Jamarcus Williams, superintendent for the Charleston R-1 School District, said his district has been ahead of the curve when it comes to getting the devices out of the classroom.

Supporters have argued the devices in school distract students and encourage heavy use of social media, contributing to a growing mental health crisis among the nation’s youth.

It might be too late for parents to dream about a screen-free summer for their kids, but the Massachusetts Senate is moving closer to banning them in classrooms statewide.