Michigan schools are preparing for new rules. Students will face tighter controls on personal devices when they return to class. The goal is to minimize distractions and boost focus.

Governor Gretchen Whitmer approved legislation earlier this year. This law requires schools to develop plans for limiting device use during lessons. There are allowances for certain situations.

More information on how local districts are handling the changes can be found through a report by Whitney Burney, available in a video. The full story provides details on the new policies and their impact on students.