Both candidates support limiting cell phone use
Olson noted that his home school district successfully implemented a cell phone policy, though it took some time due to getting feedback from students, parents and teachers. He believed limiting cell phone use was a crucial step in addressing ongoing mental health issues.
Reykdal also supported schools implementing a policy to limit cell phone use, stating that research shows that students are negatively impacted when they’re in use. He said there’s less research to show if removing phones helps with improving learning, but he believes that evidence will come over time. Reykdal emphasized, however, that a cell phone policy needs to be done
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