Progress on some state education policies
School resource officers, cellphone use, absenteeism, book bans and literacy were addressed.
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School resource officers, cellphone use, absenteeism, book bans and literacy were addressed.
School administrators this year asked the Legislature to help address the issue of cell phones distracting students from class.
By RON HUBBARD, Session Daily
The committee will be charged with evaluating challenged material in HCPS libraries. Membership of the committee will be open to all Harford County residents.
Classroom cellphone use, a prohibition on book bans and a push to address poor attendance were among the education measures approved by the Legislature. It also found funding to assist student teachers and offer schools relief on literacy training deadlines.