Oklahoma’s Governor has signed Senate Bill 139 into law, which requires all students to have cell phones and personal electronic devices turned off and put away during the entire school day — from the first bell to the last.
🔹 This applies to all grade levels, including middle and high school students, who were previously allowed to use phones during lunch or passing periods.
🔹 School-issued Chromebooks and other approved devices will still be allowed for instructional use.
We have found that the temptation to turn a phone on is simply too strong for many students when they’re allowed to carry it throughout the day. In an effort to follow Senate Bill 139 and maintain a distraction-free environment, cell phone lockers will be located at the main entrances of both Commerce Middle School and Commerce High School.
🔐 Each student will be assigned a locker number to store their phone each morning. Lockers will be placed under surveillance and secured by the office after phones are turned in.
🚗 Students may also choose to leave their phone at home or in their vehicle.
📱 According to the bill, “Personal electronic devices include, but are not limited to, smart watches, smart headphones, laptops, tablets, and smart glasses.”
📄 Parents and students who would like to read the full bill can find it here:
👉 https://www.oklegislature.gov/cf_pdf/2025-26%20ENR/SB/SB139%20ENR.PDF
Thank you for supporting a focused, safe, and respectful learning environment at Commerce Public Schools. 💙🐯