Hatboro-Horsham School District Prepares For Cell Phone Changes

HATBORO / HORSHAM TOWNSHIP, PA — Hatboro-Horsham Schools Superintendent Scott Eveslage said the school district is reviewing its policies regarding the bell-to-bell cell phone restrictions coming for the 2027-2028 school year.

During the school board's meeting in October, the schools superintendent highlighted the recent legislation signed by Gov. Josh Shapiro.

That legislation requires restrictions on cell phone usage from the start to the end of the school day in public and private K-12 schools throughout the state.

Eveslage said the district will review its policies to meet the requirements outlined in the new law and working through the exceptions.

He said the school district will provide updates and keep staff, students, and families informed throughout the process.

The superintendent said he has received feedback from the school community — students, staff, and faculty — for navigating the most recent change to cell phone use policies.

He said he heard from several staff members, students, and administrators that "they are trending in a positive direction regarding healthy technology use."