Fairfax Co. school leaders adopt a compromise on student cellphone use

The Fairfax County School Board has been debating for months over Virginia’s Student Rights and Responsibilities regulations and how to implement its own policy regarding cellphone usage by students.

On Thursday, by a 9-3 vote, the board passed an amendment to the policy that permits limited cellphone use by students.

The compromise allows students to use their cellphones before and after class and during their lunch break.

Sandy Anderson, who represents the Springfield District on the board...