New Jersey Takes Action

Distraction Free Schools New Jersey is part of a coalition of parents, educators, and school administrators united in calling for legislative action and policy changes to address the overuse of smartphones, social media, and School-Tech in New Jersey schools. It is a state team under the Distraction-Free Schools Policy Project, an initiative led by Becca Schmill Foundation and Smartphone Free Childhood U.S.

 

Right now, our team is focused on getting a bell-to-bell phone-free schools policy enacted in New Jersey. Here's how you can help:

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1. Immediate Action Needed:  Call the Senate Majority and Assembly Majority offices to express support for the passage of a state-wide, K-12, bell-to-bell phone-free school policy at the December session votes. If you feel comfortable doing so, share a personal experience that has shaped your view on this issue. 

   • Senate Majority Office Phone: 609-847-3700

   • Assembly Majority Office Phone: 609-847-3500

2. Community Outreach: We encourage all supporters in New Jersey to sign our Letter of Support, which will be shared with our state legislators.​ Please share the letter with your networks!​​

3. Join our Advocacy Team: There is a question in the Letter of Support form where you can express your interest. 

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