Virginia schools are reporting positive results halfway through the first academic year of implementing the state’s new “bell-to-bell” cell phone policy, with administrators noting improvements in both academic focus and social interaction among students.

Alleghany Highlands Public Schools released an updated Bell-to-Bell Cell Phone Policy for students on Monday.

Governor Glenn Youngkin joined legislators, educators, parents and students at a Hopewell Middle school for a ceremonial bill signing which will codify the Bell-to-Bell Cell Phone-Free education policy established by Youngkin’s Executive Order 33.