As state considers school cellphone model policy, some districts have already taken action NBC Connecticut [Video]

Kids on their cellphones in classrooms is becoming a major problem and now the state is looking to come up with a model policy to help keep learning time device free.

Some districts are already finding ways to limit the distractions.

“I feel like kids are on their phones and devices way too much,” said Karen Perreault, of Ellington.

Parents and students we talked with are giving a thumbs up to the cellphone policy, which started at Ellington High earlier this year.

“It really does seem to help people focus more because before there was a lot of people just on their phones for a lot of class,” said Logan Takach, an Ellington High senior.

Students can still use them during non-teaching time like in hallways and the cafeteria.

“But anytime there’s instruction going on, anytime they’re in an organized class, that is time where when they walk into the …