The main piece of the legislation says that cell phones aren’t to be used during classroom instruction, unless it’s under certain circumstances.

The act includes exceptions for students who need a mobile device as part of health and disability accommodations, when the device is approved by a school administrator, or for certain students

Two big Maricopa County school districts are among those getting ahead of a new state law demanding cell phone restrictions in the classroom.

House Bill 1481 requires public school districts and open enrollment charter schools to have a written policy from using a “personal communication device” on school property during the school day.