The Oakland Unified School District has made a change to its policy on cell phone use. Students are now prohibited from using their cell phones during the school day, including during classes, between classes, and at lunch. There are some exceptions to this new rule, although details are limited.

For more information on the specifics of the policy, readers can refer to the official announcement from the Oakland Unified School District. Further details on the ban and its exceptions can be found through the district's official channels or local news sources, such as KTVU FOX 2 News.