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 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 Committee voted 7-0,
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 cell phones, video game devices and portable media players — during instructional time.
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.
Oklahoma one step closer to banning cell phones in the classroom
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Governor's bill restricting students' use of cell phones in classrooms advances
Governor's bill restricting students' use of cell phones in classrooms advances
Oklahoma House Committee passes "Bell to Bell, No Cell" bill
The bill would require school boards to adopt policies prohibiting cell phone and smartwatch use on campus before the beginning of the next school year, though the policies must include a provision for emergency use.
Bill to ban cell phones from classrooms in Utah advances
A bill that would ban cell phones from classrooms all over the state has won support from the Senate Education Committee.
State bills introduced to ban cell phones in public school classrooms
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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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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More States Are Moving to Ban Cellphones at School. Should They?
While cellphone bans are popular with many educators, some researchers say there's not much evidence yet that these policies work.
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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 ...
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 ...
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FCPS likely to implement 'bell-to-bell' cellphone ban next school year
WINCHESTER — Frederick County School Board members, once again, reviewed Frederick County Public Schools' cellphone policy during a Student Conduct and Support Committee meeting this week.