text: There is a large number of students that would benefit from the option of distance learning. Students with chronic illnesses, busy schedules, attention disorders, and mental health disorders are only a few of the many. Select students simply do not do well in a traditional learning environment. If presented with the option of distance learning, these students would possibly be given an option where they can thrive in an individualized learning environment. Cell phones today are generally used for many reasons. They may be used for texting, calling, emergencies, and many more reasons. Shocking but true, in this day in time, people need cell phones. Some may be against this matter, but do they know everything besides teens texting everywhere they go? Cell phones are one of the major ways of communicating. Students should be allowed to obtain cell phones during school hours, and also be allowed to use them during free periods.