北达科他州禁止学生在学校使用手机,以提高考试分数和心理健康水平。 North Dakota bans student cellphones during school to boost test scores and mental health.

北达科他州立法者已通过两项法案, 禁止学生在上课时间使用“按铃对铃”手机, North Dakota lawmakers have passed two bills imposing a "bell-to-bell" ban on student cellphones during school hours, with exemptions for medical and special education needs. 支持者声称禁令将有助于减少心理健康问题,改善测试成绩。 Supporters claim the ban will help reduce mental health issues and improve test scores. 学校将需要在安全地区储存装置,并有150万美元的赠款基金用于购买安全储存装置。 Schools will need to store devices in secure areas, with a $1.5 million grant fund for purchasing secure storage devices. 立法还允许收集关于使用手机对学生表现和行为的影响的数据。 The legislation also allows for data collection on the impact of cellphone use on student performance and behavior.