Legislation Details

File #: 2025-1637    Version: 1
Type: Council Legislative Resolution Status: Passed
File created: 9/7/2025 In control: City Council
On agenda: 9/10/2025 Final action: 9/10/2025
Title: Resolution in support of fostering distraction-free learning environments and supporting student mental health in Boston Public Schools by establishing a District-wide "Bell-to-Bell" policy to support limited use of mobile phones and personal devices. On motion of Councilors Santana and Weber, Rule 12 was invoked to include Councilor Pepén as an original co-sponsor. On motion of Councilors Santana, Weber and Pepén, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.
Sponsors: Henry Santana; Benjamin Jacob Weber; Enrique Pepén; Liz Breadon; Gabriela Coletta Zapata; Sharon Durkan; John FitzGerald; Ed Flynn; Ruthzee Louijeune; Julia Mejia; Brian Worrell
Attachments: 1. BPS Bell-to-Bell Policy for mobile phone and personal devices

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Resolution in support of fostering distraction-free learning environments and supporting student mental health in Boston Public Schools by establishing a District-wide "Bell-to-Bell" policy to support limited use of mobile phones and personal devices.

On motion of Councilors Santana and Weber, Rule 12 was invoked to include Councilor Pepén as an original co-sponsor.

On motion of Councilors Santana, Weber and Pepén, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.