January 29, 2026
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Clinton, Westbrook, & Old Saybrook Vol. XXIX Iss. 5
A Look At School Cell Phone Policies By Eric O'Connell Staff Writer
In the wake of a local town passing a ban on cell phone use during school hours, The Harbor News took a look at the phone policies of the Clinton, Westbrook, and Old Saybrook school systems to see how different
districts are approaching the issue of phones in class. Recently, the Guilford Board of Education voted to enact a ban on students utilizing personal mobile devices during school hours starting on Sept. 1, 2026. According to an article from Shore Publishing reporter Aaron Rubin who also contributed to this report, the
new policy will be a “bell-to-bell” ban on the use of cell phones in all Guilford schools, with the caveat that some students may be allowed to use cell phones during an emergency situation when specifically directed by staff. See A Look page 10
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Photo by Wesley Bunnell/ Harbor News
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