Does getting a referral deter students from using their cell phone in class? Why or why not?

In all honesty, no.

Step-by-step explanation:

It prompts students to still do it. Just because someone gets an office referral doesn't mean they'll stop. Teens have the mind set to still do what they want, whether the rules are in place or not. Teens are also so hooked on technology, authoritive figures don't matter much anymore, nor their rules.

no

Step-by-step explanation:

unless its requested to not permit use