The Brief

Students in Philadelphia public schools are not able to use their cell phones during the school day.

Cell phone policies may differ for each school.

Students caught using their device could have them confiscated.

Cell phones in schools have become a highly debated topic across the country as school districts continue to enforce stricter policies, while parents push the need for safety and emergencies.

Here's the latest cell phone update for Philadelphia, and what it means for students in public schools.

Cell phones in Philly schools

What we know:

The School District of Philadelphia says students are not permitted to use personal computing devices while inside district buildings.

The policy, which went into effect in 2023, includes electronic devices, computing devices a

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