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.
Houston County superintendent skeptical of statewide cell phone ban in schools
Alabama lawmakers are considering a cell phones' place in the classroom in the upcoming 2025 legislative session, and while some believe they should be banned all together, one Wiregrass educator said it should be handled at a local level.
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.
Thomasville City Schools explore cellphone ban for 2025/26 school year
THOMASVILLE- A push for cellphone bans has become commonplace in academia, with 77% of U.S. schools saying they prohibit cellphones at school for non-academic use. Thomasville City Schools may soon join that percentage,
New cell phone ban to be implemented in Central Square schools
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Lawmakers advance Iowa Gov. Reynolds’ bill restricting cellphone use in classrooms
Schools would be required to prohibit students from having phones during instructional time under a bill from Gov. Kim Reynolds that was advanced by lawmakers.
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
Cell Phone Ban in Public School Supported in NH Senate Committee Hearing
Cell phone usage could be curtailed in public classrooms in New Hampshire under a bill that went before the Senate Education Committee Tuesday.
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.
Will proposal to ban cell phones in schools work?
Under Gov. Kathy Hochul's plan, there would be exceptions for students who need access, but the ban proposal still needs legislative approval. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.
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 ...
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A cellphone ban in Utah schools is closer to reality with overwhelming support in Legislature
Not having a policy on devices in schools is already a policy for the state of Utah, said South Jordan Republican Sen.
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Politics Notebook | Iowa Senate moves forward with Reynolds’ cellphone ban
Iowa Senate lawmakers advanced a bill Wednesday to ban cellphones in Iowa classrooms during “instructional time” — one of ...
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LAUSD to enforce cellphone ban: What parents think
With LAUSD’s cellphone ban taking effect Feb. 18, parents and students debate its impact. Will it reduce distractions or ...