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Petition: Bell-to-Bell Phone Free Schools - Change.org

This petition will show PA legislators that there is wide support for bell-to-bell phone-free school legislation. This is for ANYONE in PA to sign. Parents, friends, grandparents, cousins, neighbors, anyone who you think will care.

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Phone Free Schools
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Petition: Bell-to-Bell Phone Free Schools - Change.org

This petition will show PA legislators that there is wide support for bell-to-bell phone-free school legislation. This is for ANYONE in PA to sign. Parents, friends, grandparents, cousins, neighbors, anyone who you think will care.

One of the best ways to support Pennsylvania students and teachers is by making schools phone-free from bell-to-bell. Personal electronic devices serve as significant distractions within the classroom, negatively impacting students' learning and social development.

SIGN THE PETITION 

Momentum for phone-free school policies is building nationwide. 35 states have adopted more restrictive phone policies, with 17 states + DC implementing bell-to-bell policies, which are considered to be the gold standard with tangible benefits.
Bell-to-Bell Phone-Free Schools Work
Policies that make phones inaccessible all day, not just during instructional time, have been proven to:
Don't Let PA Fall Behind
We call on the Pennsylvania Legislature to pass a statewide law requiring phone-free schools from bell-to-bell, where smartphones are stored securely and are inaccessible during the entire school day, with exceptions only for medical or IEP/504 accommodations.
We are thrilled that 3 PA senators — one Republican and two Democrats — have
announced forthcoming legislation that would make Pennsylvania schools phone free, K-12 from bell-to-bell.

Rep. Mandy Steele (D) has also introduced companion legislation in the PA House.
This is a common-sense, bipartisan issue. Pennsylvania students deserve classrooms free from distraction, teachers who can focus on teaching, and schools that prioritize safety, mental health, and connection.
Support PA students and teachers and sign this petition to show the PA Legislature that there is broad support for removing smartphones from the learning environment during the school day.

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