A petition calling for Ann Arbor Public Schools to ban cell phones during school hours is gaining momentum, with over 700 parents signing on to support the policy change.

The petition asks the district to implement a "first bell to last bell" policy that would prohibit cell phone use throughout the school day. Ann Arbor School Board members discussed the issue during a meeting on Friday.

Hear from parents in the video below

Parents supporting the ban say they want their children to focus in school without screen distractions, while opponents argue it's a matter of safety.

"We all want our kids and students to flourish," said Amiel Handelsman, who started the petition.

Handelsman's children attend Ann Arbor Public Schools, and he says phone use during school hours is spiraling out of c

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