What will a new student cellphone ban look like in Memphis schools?

By , Chalkbeat Tennessee Updated: July 24, 2025 4:00 AM CT | Published: July 24, 2025 4:00 AM CT
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Memphis school board members will vote next week on a revised student cellphone policy to align with new state standards.

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Bri Hatch

Bri Hatch

Bri Hatch covers Memphis-Shelby County Schools for Chalkbeat Tennessee. Hatch spent the past two years in Baltimore covering all-things education for WYPR, the city’s local NPR station, as a Report for America Corps Member.


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