Arkansas Unveils Sweeping Legal Changes: From School Cellphone Bans to New Execution Methods
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — A series of significant state laws will take effect in Arkansas on Tuesday, reshaping various aspects of education, public health, and social policy. Among the changes, a law banning cellphones in public schools, a new execution method, and the repeal of affirmative action programs are among the notable measures. The “Bell to Bell, No Cell Act,” mandates that school districts develop policies to prohibit cellphone use during school hours. The law, supported by Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders, requires districts to submit their policies to the Arkansas Department of Education by mid-August, … Read more