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Pass a law that schools cannot prohibit the use of personal devices

Submitted by Kaden Smith on Wednesday 30th July 2025

Published on Thursday 21st August 2025

Current status: Closed

Closed: Saturday 21st February 2026

Signatures: 447

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Access ~ contact ~ Digital ~ Emergency ~ Equity ~ Essential ~ Law ~ Leading ~ learning ~ Limited ~ Major ~ Managed ~ Phones ~ PRIVACY ~ property ~ Protecting ~ Safety ~ Schools ~ Studies ~ The Law ~ VAST ~ Vast majority

Petition Action

Pass a law that schools cannot prohibit the use of personal devices

Petition Details

Ban schools from prohibiting, restricting or confiscating any personal digital devices like phones or laptops. We believe they are essential tools, not distractions, and that schools must adapt. We believe students deserve protection of property, privacy, and digital rights.

Additional Information

In today’s digital age, a vast majority of teens own a smartphone, and many rely on devices for learning, communication, and emergency contact. Some studies show tech use in classrooms can enhance engagement and digital literacy when properly managed. Yet many schools still enforce bans, leading to confiscation and limited access. We believe protecting student tech rights ensures equity, safety, and prepares them for a tech-driven world. We believe the law must reflect this reality.


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