Cell Phones

The state Senate gave final approval Wednesday to legislation that would restrict the use of cell phones in public schools.

A committee of the Wake County Public Schools Board of Education approved a draft policy on Tuesday that would limit student cellphone use during the school day. The discussion comes as lawmakers in the North Carolina General Assembly are working on a possible statewide ban.

A House committee approved a bill to require public schools to create policies that restrict students from using cell phones in class. A similar bill is also moving in the Senate.

"Juice Jacking" has become so prevalent that the FBI and the FCC are now warning the public about it. The practice seems to be on the rise with increased travel.

Customers with the current 910 area code will not be affected.

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