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Originally published Monday, March 9, 2009 at 8:25 AM

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Spokane school tests jamming cell phone signals

A Spokane area high school is testing a cell phone jammer to block students from texting and calling.

SPOKANE, Wash. —

A Spokane area high school is testing a cell phone jammer to block students from texting and calling.

Mt. Spokane High School recently completed a three-day test. Principal John Hook told KHQ-TV the jamming device was turned on during class time and off during passing periods and lunch hours to give students access to parents or to make important calls.

The Mead School District is checking to make sure the jammer complies with all laws before putting it into use.

School policy requires students to turn off cell phones during class periods.

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Information from: KHQ-TV, http://msnbc.msn.com/id/3082888/

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Comments (14)
Teo has done his homework; too bad others have not. Could result in $11,000 per day fine.  Posted on March 11, 2009 at 7:28 AM by Hemi413. Jump to comment
Good idea,You go to school to learn not chat with your friends all day  Posted on March 9, 2009 at 10:30 AM by puyallup_leon. Jump to comment
Great idea! This should help cut down on distractions during class so kids pay attention to what is being taught, if for no other reason than they...  Posted on March 9, 2009 at 9:50 AM by squeakywheel. Jump to comment

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