PRAIRIEVILLE, La. (WKRC) — A high school student’s petition to allow cell phones in public schools received over 10,000 signatures in three days.

After Louisiana State Senate Bill 207 passed, banning cell phone use in schools across the state, students were unhappy. Sophomore Kaytlin Villescas told WBRZ she sees the bill as a futile attempt to solve a problem that adults don’t really understand.

“This is our high school experience, not theirs,” Villescas said. “We understand that most adults agree (with Senate Bill 207), but they’re not in high school, so they don’t know.”

Kaytlin also noted that having access to a phone during school hours could be essential in emergency situations. She said she understands why the devices are banned in classrooms, but they should at least be allowed in the hallways.

“We are honest about our technology and I really wish they would recognize that,” she said.

Kaytlin felt an injustice and started a petition on Change.org.

“I thought if there was a voice for all of us who believe we are being heard, then that could make a difference because it affects so many high school students in Louisiana,” Villescas said. “Students have come to me and said, ‘Hey, I saw your petition. I signed it, and we hope you can be a voice and we can get some of our rights back that make school bearable for us.'”

In just three days, the petition collected over 10,000 signatures. As of Monday, the petition had reached almost 12,000 of the targeted 15,000 signatures.

WBRZ said Villescas sent her petition to Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry but has not yet received a response.