Student Cell Phone Use Policies

According to House Bill 379, what must students do with their cell phones during instructional time?

• Keep them in their backpacks but check them when the teacher isn’t looking

• Place them in a designated storage area as instructed by the teacher and refrain from using them

• Use them only for educational apps or emergency calls at their own discretion

• Turn off all notifications but keep them accessible for checking during transitions between activities

• Request permission to use their phones from the teacher as long as they provide a valid reason

What happens if a student is caught using a cell phone during instructional time when it is not allowed?

• The school files a disciplinary report that prevents the student from using electronic devices for the rest of the school year

• The teacher immediately confiscates the phone and keeps it until the end of the semester

• The student is required to turn in their phone to the school administration, and their parents must retrieve it

• The student receives a warning, but repeated violations may result in disciplinary action as outlined in school policy

• The student loses all internet access privileges on school grounds indefinitely

Why did Florida lawmakers pass House Bill 379 to limit student cell phone use during class?

• To prevent students from becoming distracted by personal device use and to maximize instructional time

• To reduce the number of social media-related conflicts and increase student participation in extracurricular activities

• To prevent students from accessing inappropriate content while on school grounds

• To eliminate student access to electronic devices in all school settings, including before and after class

• To ensure that students rely solely on traditional educational materials such as textbooks and paper worksheets

Under House Bill 379, what is one reason students are NOT allowed to access social media on school internet?

• Teachers worry that students will prioritize social networking over forming in-person friendships

• Schools want to prevent students from engaging in personal communication while on campus

• Social media can manipulate behavior, spread misinformation, and reduce focus on academic tasks

• The law bans all internet use in classrooms, including educational websites and digital learning platforms

• Students are encouraged to access social media only under direct supervision from administrators

What is one of the main lessons schools are required to teach students about social media under House Bill 379?

• The legal consequences of online behavior, including trademark and copyright infringement on personal posts

• Strategies for becoming a successful social media influencer while maintaining an academic balance

• The historical evolution of social media platforms and their impact on digital communication

• Best practices for promoting school events and clubs through social media engagement

• The psychological and behavioral impact of social media, including its effects on mental health, digital security, and online reputation

Where are students at Hardee Junior High required to store their cell phones during instructional time?

• In a designated phone locker provided by the school

• In their backpacks unless otherwise instructed by a teacher

• In a bin at the front of the classroom collected by the teacher

• In their pockets as long as they are turned off

• In their hands for emergencies only

According to the Hardee Junior High student handbook, what are the disciplinary consequences for unauthorized cell phone use (technology violation)?

• 1st offense: Verbal warning; 2nd offense: Detention; 3rd offense: Suspension from extracurricular activities

• 1st offense: Phone taken for 24 hours; 2nd offense: Phone held for a week; 3rd offense: Permanent loss of phone privileges at school

• 1st offense: Parent notification; 2nd offense: Loss of technology access; 3rd offense: In-school suspension

• 1st offense: Classroom intervention; 2nd offense: Up to 1 day in ACE; 3rd offense: Up to 3 days in ACE; phone confiscated by administration for all offenses

• 1st offense: Teacher confiscation; 2nd offense: Meeting with administration; 3rd offense: Expulsion from school

According to studies referenced in the analysis of House Bill 379, how did the percentage of teens using electronic devices for at least five hours daily change from 2009 to 2015?

• It increased from 8% to 19%.

• It remained constant at approximately 8%.

• It decreased from 19% to 8%.

• It increased from 19% to 70%.

• It decreased from 70% to 19%.

What correlation is noted between heavy social media use and mental health among eighth graders, as discussed in the analysis of House Bill 379?

• Heavy social media users have a 50% lower risk of depression compared to non-users.

• There is no significant correlation between social media use and depression risk.

• Heavy social media users have a 27% higher risk of depression compared to those engaging more in sports or with friends.

• Heavy social media users have a 27% lower risk of depression compared to those engaging more in sports or with friends.

• Heavy social media users have a 50% higher risk of depression compared to non-users.

According to the analysis of House Bill 379, how did feelings of loneliness among teens and tweens in 2018 compare to those in 2012?

• Feelings of loneliness decreased by half.

• Feelings of loneliness remained the same.

• Loneliness was not measured in these years.

• Feelings of loneliness decreased slightly.

• Twice as many teens and tweens felt lonely in 2018 compared to 2012.