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How Oakland Unified's new cellphone ban works per state rules

How Oakland Unified's new cellphone ban works per state rules
It's the first day of school for students in the Oakland Unified School District and this year they're returning to class with a major new rule requiring them to keep their cellphones locked away all day, in line with a new state law.
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