Denver Public Schools Considers Comprehensive Cellphone Ban to Enhance Student Focus
Denver Public Schools (DPS) is evaluating a proposal for a comprehensive ban on cellphones and other personal technology during school hours. This initiative follows a state law mandating all Colorado school districts to establish policies on student cellphone use by July 1. A 17-member committee, comprising parents, educators, and community members, recommended the ban to address distractions and improve mental health among students. The proposed policy would prohibit smartphones, smartwatches, and earbuds from the start to the end of the school day, with exceptions for medical or special education needs. The policy aims to standardize enforcement across classrooms, addressing inconsistencies that have previously undermined similar efforts. School board members Marlene De La Rosa and Kimberlee Sia are tasked with drafting the policy, which is expected to be introduced next week, with a final vote scheduled for June 11. 
