S4332: To Ban or Not: Pediatrician’s Role in School Cell Phone Policies

Monday, September 29, 2025

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM MDT

Location: Colorado Convention Center, Meeting Room 501/502

CME 1.00

Topic(s): School Health; Communications and Media

Student smartphone use in schools is associated with distraction and bullying. In response, states and school districts have implemented policies about phone use during school, including bans. Pediatricians often are consulted on such policies. This session will provide evidence and expert recommendations to arm pediatricians for related advocacy.

Faculty(s)

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Heidi Schumacher, MD, FAAP (she/her/hers)

Assistant Professor of Pediatrics
University of Vermont Larner College of Medicine
Burlington, Vermont, United States
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Jenny Radesky, MD, FAAP

Co-Director
AAP Center of Excellence on Social Media and Youth Mental Health
Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States