Parents, Arkansas Law SB 142, known as the “Bell to Bell, No Cell Act”, directly impacts all public schools in Arkansas, including the Monticello School District. As part of this law, students are not permitted to have cell phones or other personal electronic devices in their possession during the school day. This restriction extends from the time that students arrive on campus until they leave at the end of the day. In order to have a smooth transition, please review this policy with your children to be ready to comply with this policy on the First Day of School, August 11, 2025.
WHAT DOES THAT MEAN?
Students are not considered to be in possession of these devices if they are:
Powered off
Stored away in a backpack
Not accessed at any time, which includes lunch and recess times, during the school day.
Cell Phones and Other Electronic Devices Include:
Cell Phones
Smartwatches
Earbuds/Headphones
IPads/Tablets
Any personal device that has communication capabilities.
In Possession Includes:
Holding the device
Carrying it in a pocket or on their person
Checking the device while stored in a backpack at any time during the school day.