@al.comnews: A new law, called the FOCUS Act, requires students to turn off most devices and stow them away during the school day, unless needed for schoolwork. This includes cell phones, tablet computers, laptops, pagers, gaming devices, smart watches, wireless earbuds, and any other portable electronic device that can exchange voice, messaging, or other communication with another device. All devices must be turned off and stored “off the student person” in a locker, car, backpack or other storage location. Some districts may allow students to use their device during lunch or between classes, but they must be stowed away during instructional time. Others plan to ban devices from bell to bell. Several districts advise parents to keep communication limited, but if needed, they can contact the school office or send an email to the student’s school email address. Others are revising emergency procedures to ensure parents are more quickly alerted in the event of a threat. Story by Rebecca Griesbach. #alabama #schools #iphone #android #backtoschool

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洛雷姆·伊普蘇姆 :
A lot of people are overreacting to this no-phone policy, but it’s really not that big of a deal. My school implemented the same rule when I was in ninth grade, and life went on. In fact, it actually helped. You’re still allowed to have your phone you just can’t have it out during the school day. That alone defeats most of the arguments against it. The policy had a positive effect. Without phones constantly in our hands, people started talking more and connecting in real life. Our grade became more social and unified. Before the policy, most of us were just glued to our screens, barely interacting. And let’s be honest a lot of the fights, drama, and nonsense that happen at school get recorded and posted online. That kind of exposure sticks with people, and not in a good way. Taking phones out of the equation helped cut down on that. People need to stop reacting emotionally and actually think this through. The rule isn’t about control it’s about creating a better environment, one where students are more present, less distracted, and not constantly broadcasting mistakes that can haunt them for years.
2025-07-23 19:41:58
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tatepresleyy
Tate Presley 🎸🎶📀 :
I’m suing
2025-07-25 00:48:11
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iknowthatsbs
whoevencares :
they need to be able to video the crazy stuff. some wouldn't believe it if not.
2025-07-22 22:53:43
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user21960193214946
Robin :
This needs to apply to teachers and staff as well.
2025-07-21 22:47:06
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flda24
flda24 :
MAJOR SAFETY CONCERN
2025-07-25 09:09:50
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kkooolaidman
Koolaidman :
And what benefit does this have??
2025-07-21 23:13:03
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tiny_box_tim2
Adam :
Literally almost no point in the ban, just makes the students hate school more. With how many mental challenges Alabama schools face, instead of giving counslers and mental health resources more finances, we are banning phones lol.
2025-07-21 22:04:41
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princesssofpower
⸝⸝ ꒰ adora 🦢 ⁞ ˎˊ˗ :
im putting it in my passport holder 😭
2025-07-25 17:16:11
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farmdude9623
Yunoball :
Well pritzkers probably gonna see this and ban all cellphones in school that are below Chicago
2025-07-24 12:07:02
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tallulah8814
Tallulah Aiukli :
Is this the best decision to take?
2025-07-23 05:55:38
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marje_prd
￶ ￶ ￶ :
Certain teachers let it slide so no biggie
2025-07-22 19:55:35
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emangeeked
Eman… :
Kno dam well nobody listening
2025-07-23 12:25:03
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relicthagod
relicthagod :
Horrible decision let the kids use their phones cause some of them might make thousands off that phone you just banned
2025-07-23 06:03:59
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jessica.hamer2
Jessica Hamer :
but how many school shootings have been first reported by students? This is insane
2025-07-23 02:19:16
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drew_realoutdoor
Drew :
Scary. They can't contact parents if something nefarious is happening
2025-07-21 23:33:37
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bazinga9009
bazinga9009 :
anything but preventing ppl bringing weapons intoschool💔💔💔
2025-07-23 23:01:14
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kade_presley
Kade :
I’m still bringing my phone bro😭
2025-07-22 06:06:48
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ut_nation
🤘🏻 UT NATION 🤘🏻 :
Ofc this happens my senior year. Can’t wait to leave this state 😂
2025-07-22 05:34:57
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._.justkaylee
💜⏳+kaylee+⏳💜 :
at my school a 3rd offense of having your phone gets you sent to juvenile🥀
2025-07-23 17:48:32
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toot_______
Tooot💰 :
yea we gon see bout dat😂😂
2025-07-23 10:12:42
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misosouplover4
Sable Industries :
“No Jimmy you can’t text your parents you love them” “We don’t know if this lockdown drill is real or not”
2025-07-21 22:06:40
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realrauldog
Rauldog :
As somebody who works security in multiple Alabama schools, nobody is enforcing this.
2025-07-21 22:14:29
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kaylaallyssaa
kaylaallyssaa :
Glad I’m virtual
2025-07-24 05:40:06
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riley_noland13
Riley :
So glad I graduated 💔
2025-07-23 03:43:07
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richjunkie.jay205
richjunkie.jay205 :
Yall could’ve chose any state yall just had to choose Alabama
2025-07-23 18:20:47
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