The Brief
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LAUSD school board members passed the resolution banning cell phones during school hours last June.
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Supporters say the ban will reduce distractions and improve focus.
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Phones will still be allowed before and after school.
LOS ANGELES – Starting Tuesday, Feb. 17, the Los Angeles Unified School District, the second-largest district in the U.S., is banning cell phones during the school day.
The policy was approved by school board members last June.
