Yes there is a lot of school district's going to no phone policy. Moberly is one of them has been for a yr or 2 I think it's great . Kids learn more less distractions!!!!!!

It is a distraction no doubt. We lived without them without a problem.

Cell phones are to much of a distraction.

Yes, so kids can concentrate on there school work instead of texting or watching sports. Here is a solution for the Columbia Missouri school district they can buy cellphone security bags from this company. https://www.overyondr.com/phone-free-schools