permitting cell phones in schools
Cell phones have their advantages and disadvantages. In the schools, they could be very disrupting to both the students and teachers. ... The House of Representatives has just passed a bill, which if passed by both houses, will allow each school district to decide whether students will be permitted the use of cell phones. Currently, state law bans student’s possession of cell phones in all Illinois schools. Cell phones are a form of communication. ... With the seriousness of recent shootings such as in San Diego, cell phones came in handy for the students who called the police for help and informed the parents of their safety.