Supporters have argued the devices in school distract students and encourage heavy use of social media, contributing to a growing mental health crisis among the nation’s youth.

It might be too late for parents to dream about a screen-free summer for their kids, but the Massachusetts Senate is moving closer to banning them in classrooms statewide.

A poll conducted by RCSD since June 23 showed that about 55% of respondents support the ban. The primary concern among respondents was maintaining emergency communication between parents and students.