As school begins this year, several new laws will impact the classroom, including the teaching of artificial intelligence, the expected recommendations of a working group to address antisemitism in schools, and encouraging school districts to provide instruction in Islamic and Arab studies.Also underway this year, more discussions are expected at local districts regarding new state Board of Education guidance last month recommending that districts adopt a bell-to-bell restriction on cellphones. The guidance also “recommends that such policies examine the district’s relationship with educational technology and limit screen time in the classroom.” Kate Dias, president of the Connecticut Education Association, said...