A district-wide cell phone ban takes effect on Tuesday. It was approved by LAUSD’s board last June in an effort to improve student engagement, reduce bullying and improve mental health.

The Los Angeles Unified School District’s ban on students using cell phones went into effect on Tuesday. Schools in the district will use different methods for enforcing the ban.

A district-wide cell phone ban takes effect on Tuesday. It was approved by LAUSD’s board last June in an effort to improve student engagement, reduce bullying and improve mental health.

Cell phones must be turned off and stored away and can't be used during breaks, according to LAUSD's cell phone ban, which goes into effect Feb. 18. Emerald Media Network Advertise ...

Los Angeles Unified leaders designated millions in taxpayer dollars to pay for pouches, lockers and other materials to ...

Los Angeles Unified shares what cellphone ban at schools will look like The new policy will take effect in a couple of months. By Helen Jeong • Published November 12, 2024 • Updated on ...

The Los Angeles Unified School District will enforce the ban on phone use during school hours beginning Feb. 18, following months of decision-making and planning taking place now until before then.

LAUSD board members approved the policy in June, citing rising concerns about the effects of phones and social media on youth mental health, bullying and distraction from classroom instruction.

Set to take effect Feb. 18, Los Angeles Unified School District's ban on Internet-enabled devices will allow students to use them before and after school but not during the day, including lunch.

Students in the Los Angeles Unified School District returned to classes today with a major new rule in place -- a ban on cell phones in classrooms. The district's board passed a resolution in June ...

KTLA's Carlos Herrera reports on the start of LAUSD's student cell phone ban and has reaction from parents. Feb. 18, 2025.