Video: Students React to New SMSD Cell Phone Policy

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Posted January 16, 2025

A new cell phone policy, implementing the restriction of electronic devices during the school day, was passed by the Shawnee Mission School District school board during their latest meeting on Jan. 13 and will take effect on Feb. 3.

The new policy states that SMSD high school students can’t access phones, headphones or any other electronic devices (apart from smart watches) from the beginning to the end of a period. Students may still access these devices during passing periods and lunch.

We asked SM East students at random to answer questions related to the new policy.

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