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 Gov. Kathy Hochul's call for a cellphone ban​.
What's in Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds' proposed school cellphone ban? Here's the highlights:
At a minimum, Iowa’s school boards would have to enact a policy to ban cellphone use during instructional time.
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.
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.
Oklahoma House Committee passes "Bell to Bell, No Cell" bill
An Oklahoma House Committee passed a bill called the "Bell to Bell, No Cell" bill that's aimed at keeping cellphones out of classrooms, except under specific circumstances.
State bills introduced to ban cell phones in public school classrooms
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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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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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.
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 ...
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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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Is a cell phone ban for pupils legally permitted?
How long are children and young people allowed to go out, when can they start drinking alcohol and do they have to be ...
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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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 ...
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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 ...