April 30th, 2025 by WCBC Radio

Students in West Virginia schools will now have less screen on their phones during the school day. Governor Patrick Morrisey signed House Bill 2003 into law on Tuesday allowing county school boards to determine the exact procedure for either disallowing phones on school property or storing them during the school day. Morrisey said students need time off from devices for development…

   

“I think the constant use of phones in day-to-day life – that’s actually been shown to limit age-appropriate development of relationships, of social skills, and other necessary tools to be successful.”