For the 2026-2027 school year, Burke County Public Schools will adhere to the state law recently passed by the Georgia Legislature concerning cell phone use at public schools. Georgia House Bill (HB) 340 (2025), known as the Distraction-Free Education Act, became effective on July 1st, 2026. The bill requires a "distraction-free learning environment during school hours, bell to bell". The […] We're sorry! This content is only available to online subscribers. Please login below or Subscribe today!
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