There are dozens of new laws that hit the books this week. The Oklahoma legislators voted several bills into law that took effect this month, and some focus on education. House Bill 1276 adopts a bell-to-bell ban on cell phones in the classroom, and HB 3700 requires state educational institutions to adopt a policy that requires a student's grades to be evaluated solely on an academic basis and not opinions, beliefs or conduct of the student. Senate Bill1481 says elementary schools must provide 40 minutes of recess per school day for the school to receive accreditation.  

<p>There are dozens of new laws that hit the books this week. The Oklahoma legislators voted several bills into law that took effect this month, and some focus on education. House Bill 1276 adopts a bell-to-bell ban on cell phones in the classroom, and HB 3700 requires state educational institutions to adopt a policy that requires a student's grades to be evaluated solely on an academic basis and not opinions, beliefs or conduct of the student. Senate Bill1481 says elementary schools must provide 40 minutes of recess per school day for the school to receive accreditation.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Catch up on the top local news of the day, interviews and more with the KRMG Afternoon News.</p>