CHENEY, Wash. — Cheney Public Schools will adopt a policy to ban cell phones for elementary and middle schoolers for the 2025-2026 school year.

The Cheney Public Schools Board of Directors unanimously approved revisions to its existing cell phone policy on June 25.

Cheney Public Schools will limit cell phone usage in the district, including these differences at each level:

All elementary and middle schools will be cell phone-free during school hours.

High schools will be cell phone-free during classroom time. High school students may use their cell phones during meals and passing periods.

The school district says it distributed a survey to parents, guardians, staff, and students to gather feedback regarding cell phone usage in classrooms in May 2025.

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