The Colorado Department of Law is launching a grant program aimed at reducing student cellphone use in schools, with grants of $50,000 available to districts. This initiative, announced by Attorney General Phil Weiser, seeks to help schools implement strategies to minimize distractions caused by smartphones. Potential measures include installing phone storage, using technology to limit phone features, and educating students on responsible device use. Weiser emphasized the connection crisis among students, exacerbated by social media and the pandemic, which negatively impacts mental health. Many Colorado school districts are currently navigating the challenge of integrating devices as learning tools while managing their disruptive potential, with varying policies on cellphone usage.
