SPRINGDALE, Ark. (KNWA/KFTA) — KNWA's Ashlyn Brothers sat down to talk with Springdale Public Schools superintendent Dr. Jared Cleveland about new cell phone policies, funding challenges and how the district is approaching artificial intelligence in education.

Springdale currently serves about 21,600 K–12 students plus around 1,000 pre-K children, according to Cleveland.

‘Bell to Bell, No Cell’ policy, other laws take effect

Starting Aug. 4, Arkansas schools, including Springdale, are implementing the “bell to bell, no cell” law, which restricts students from using their cell phones during the school day.

Cleveland explained the policy means students must store their phones upon arrival, usually in designated “cell phone garages," and cannot access them until dismissal.

“Most staff ac

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