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BELL TO BELL, NO CELL LAW

Parents/Guardians and Students,

We want you to be informed and prepared. Starting the 2025-2026 school year, the Arkansas Bell to Bell, No Cell Law (Act 122 of 2025) will be in effect in all public schools, including the South Conway County School District. This new law prohibits students from using personal electronic devices during the school day, from the first bell to the last, to ensure a productive, respectful, and safe learning environment throughout the district.

Personal electronic devices are as follows, but are not limited to:

  • Cellular telephones

  • Paging device/beeper

  • Wireless earbuds

  • Mobile phones that offer advanced computing and internet accessibility

  • Digital media player

  • Portable game console

  • Tablet, notebook, or laptop computer

  • Digital video or audio recorder

  • Smartwatch

  • Any device that can connect and transmit data through Bluetooth technology

For more information, please refer to the 2025-2026 Parent-Student Handbook.

To access the entire Act, click the link: https://tinyurl.com/4fndeu6e