A new state law that restricts student use of wireless communication devices is already having a big impact in Chandler Unified School District only a few weeks into the new school year.

“Probably the biggest sign of success of it, is that we’re seeing a more consistent enforcement of that policy,” said Dr. Michael de la Torre, an assistant superintendent.

CUSD already had restrictions on the use of cellphones and other devices during school hours, de la Torre said. However, since it was up to the teachers to enforce, that could vary from teacher to teacher.

Gov. Katie Hobbs earlier this year signed HB 2484, which restricts the use of cellphones and other devices in the classroom with exceptions only for emergencies, medical needs or teacher-directed lessons.

De la Torre said now there

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