Cellphone ban in schools gets bipartisan support in House committee: What's next
Gov. Kevin Stitt and legislative leaders have said one of their top goals this year is curbing student cellphone use.
School cellphone ban: What's in Gov. Kathy Hochul's plan and how could it work on Long Island?
Cutting down on kids' screen time is popular among many Long Island educators and parents. But some said the state should let school districts set their own policies.
Iowa schools cellphone ban bill on the table at subcommittee meeting
A subcommittee meeting was held Wednesday to discuss a ban on cellphones in Iowa schools.Governor Kim Reynolds has said they are a distraction for students, and
House committee advances bill requiring Oklahoma school cellphone bans
A major priority for Oklahoma lawmakers and the governor was the first item on the House Common Education Committee’s agenda Wednesday. In its first meeting of 2025, the committee voted 11-2 to pass House Bill 1276 with bipartisan support.
New cell phone ban to be implemented in Central Square schools
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Nebraska lawmakers consider requiring K-12 schools to ban cellphone use on school grounds
The intent of the bill is to implement cellphone restrictions in all of Nebraska's K-12 schools. However, Attorney General Mike Hilgers, who collaborated on the bill, said that the current language is overly broad and is in need of amendments to specify the policy.
Governor Hochul pushes for cell phone ban in new op-ed
Governor Kathy Hochul continues to advocate for a ban on cell phones during the school day, emphasizing the detrimental effects these devi
N.C. General Assembly bill would ban cell phones in public school classrooms
A new bill filed this week in the N.C. General Assembly, with some bi-partisan support, would ban the use of cellphones in public schools during instructional time. Why it matters: A growing number of states have moved to ban cellphones and other smart devices in classrooms,
The Cherry Hill school board has banned cell phones for its members during meetings — mirroring a student phone ban
After imposing a cell phone ban for students, the Cherry Hill school board has adopted a policy to require board members to put their devices away during meetings. It is believed to be the first school board in the state to enact such a policy for board members,
Teachers, parents say school cell phone law working to keep students engaged
Students retaking a test or a quiz was common in Shaughn O’Neal’s nutrition and wellness classes. This was the case for the first test she gave in the fall. Then it didn’t happen again for the rest of the semester.
Missouri lawmakers seek to restrict cell-phone use in high schools statewide
Missouri lawmakers are hoping to reduce cell-phone usage in schools with bipartisan legislation that would require school districts make a policy restricting mobile devices during instructional time.
Proposed New York school cellphone ban appears to get backing from new study on usage. Here's what the findings reveal.
A new study has revealed just how much time kids spend on their phones during the school day, and it lends some credence to ...
School cellphone ban advances to full Nebraska Legislature, first of Pillen’s 2025 priorities
The first of Gov. Jim Pillen’s 2025 legislative priorities advanced Thursday to the full Nebraska Legislature: banning most student cellphones in public K-12 schools. The Legislature’s Education ...
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Gov. Reynolds' bill restricting cell phone use in schools advances in the Iowa Senate
The proposed bill would require school districts to adopt a policy banning the use of personal electronic devices — including ...
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Coeur d'Alene school district enforces new cellphone ban, students push back with online petition
COEUR D'ALENE, Idaho -- The Coeur d'Alene School District recently adopted a new cellphone ban at all of its schools. Schools ...