Exploring Increasingly Common School Cell Phone Bans and Their Implications on Student Safety
This new white paper today informs how cell phone bans can affect school safety and guidelines to implement communication technologies.
DC Council proposes bill to ban cell phones in district's public schools
The Washington, D.C., Council is considering a total cellphone ban in the district's public schools to limit distractions in the classroom and force students to socialize.
AG releases school cell phone recommendations, including ‘bell-to-bell’ bans
The toolkit announced by AG Andrea Campbell outlines three policy frameworks with different levels of cell phone availability in schools.
Cell phone ban in NY schools? Hochul wants it done under $252B budget plan
A $252 billion New York budget plan by Gov. Kathy Hochul would ban student cell phones during school and hike school aid by at least 2% per district.
Bill to ban phones during classroom time in Utah schools being considered
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Proposed state law would ban cell phone access for all students; Worcester allows phones
WORCESTER — A new bill promoted by the attorney general would place a statewide ban on cellphone access for students during the school day. Attorney General Andrea Campbell sponsored a bill called the STUDY (Safe Technology Use and Distraction-free education for Youth) Act Jan. 17.
Proposed legislation aims to ban cell phone use in Maryland schools
A proposed bill aims to ban cell phone use in Maryland schools. House Bill 192 would prohibit students from using a cell phone during school hours except for specific circumstances. Under the proposed bill,
Local control over school cellphone ban 'extremely important,' NYSED says
As Gov. Kathy Hochul proposes a statewide ban on the use of cellphones in schools, New York’s top education official believes a one-size-fits-all approach may be unworkable. School districts should be able to engage with parents,
NYC schools chancellor backs cellphone ban, but says plan needs more funding
New York lawmakers should open up their pockets if students must take their cellphones out of theirs, Schools Chancellor Melissa Aviles-Ramos said Wednesday. At an annual hearing on the state education budget,
Sanders moves to ban cellphones in Arkansas schools
Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders will introduce a bill to ban smartphones and other electronic devices like smartwatches in public schools, she announced Wednesday. Context: The proposed legislation — dubbed the "Bell to Bell,
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How is Brockton High's cell phone ban going as MA considers statewide ban?
As state leaders eye a cell phone ban in schools statewide, how are the Yondr pouches working at Brockton High.
Today’s audio update: Drone ‘mystery’ revealed, ‘Proud Boys’ burger mess, school cell phone bans
Hey there New Jersey! Here’s your audio update highlighting President Donald Trump’s explanation for the mystery drone’s over ...
TikTok loaded phones are selling for thousands online after momentary ban
Now phones that already have TikTok installed on them are suddenly a hot commodity. Dozens of listings for phones and tablets ...
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Bans on cell phones in schools grow, but debate thrives on how they are handled
Cell phone bans in school are ramping up as more states consider policies that have been cheered by many educators but still face trepidation from parents. New York and New Jersey are the latest ...
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Jericho Board of Education approves cell phone ban in classrooms
Eight years after first proposed, the Jericho Board of Education on Jan. 23 unanimously approved a ban on cell phones in ...
Gov. Hochul to N.Y. parents concerned over cell phone ban: Time to cut the cord
Gov. Hochul has been advocating for restrictions since last spring amid growing concerns over the mental health of young ...