Springfield, IL (CAPITOL CITY NOW) – Kids are officially back in school in District 186, and there’s a new restrictive phone policy in place. The goal is to limit the distractions and disruptions that cell phones can cause while at school and allow students to focus on their schoolwork.

District 186 is now a “phones off and away” district. For all students, devices must be turned off when entering the building.  Elementary students will need to leave phones in backpacks, while middle school students will be required to leave phones in lockers. High school students will need to keep phones in lockers, Chromebook pouches, pockets, purses, etc.