Governor Glenn Youngkin Issues Executive Order Establishing Cell Phone-Free Education in Virginia's K-12 Public Schools
July 10, 2024
July 10, 2024
RICHMOND, Virginia, July 10 -- Gov. Glenn Youngkin, R-Virginia, issued the following news release on July 9, 2024:
Given the increasing evidence of the impact cell phone and social media usage has on education and youth mental health, Governor Glenn Youngkin today issued Executive Order 33, which directs the Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) to draft guidance for public school divisions to adopt local policies and procedures establishing cell phone-free education.
Given the increasing evidence of the impact cell phone and social media usage has on education and youth mental health, Governor Glenn Youngkin today issued Executive Order 33, which directs the Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) to draft guidance for public school divisions to adopt local policies and procedures establishing cell phone-free education.