Counties set rules under state cell phone ban in schools

School is starting back, but one major change has been made. No cell phones will be allowed in West Virginia classrooms starting this school year. Governor Patrick Morrisey signed the bill nto law which prohibits cell phones in schools and gives the counties the power to decide how they’re going to do it. WCHS TV said Kanawha County has worked since this bill became law, to create a policy that works best for everyone in the school system. Students will put their backpacks, along with their phones in their lockers during the school day, unless a student has documented medical needs where it’s necessary for a cell phone to monitor it. Anytime an instructor sees a student with a cellphone, it will be noted in their systems to keep track and to discipline accordingly. If issues persist, they may have to implement stricter rules.