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Subject:\[EXTERNAL\] Al Muratsuchi's Assembly Bill (AB) 272, Banning Smartphones in School,
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"Growing evidence shows excessive smartphone use at school interferes with a student’s education and success,
encourages cyberbullying, and contributes to teenage anxiety, depression, and suicide,” stated Assemblymember
Muratsuchi. "This new law will encourage school districts to develop their own policy that strikes a balance between
allowing appropriate student use of smartphones at school, while making sure that smartphones are not interfering with
a student's educational, social and emotional development."
Evidence has shown that unrestricted use of smartphones by students at schools lowers academic performance,
particularly among low-achieving students; promotes cyberbullying; and contributes to teenage mental health issues.
Between 2009 and 2017, the number of 14 to 17 year olds experiencing clinical level depression jumped more than 60%,
with a 47% increase among 12 to 13 year olds. AB 272 will take effect in January 2020.
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