NYC schools chancellor wants more money to enforce state cell phone ban — but about half of schools already have them
Testifying before state lawmakers Wednesday, New York City Schools Chancellor Melissa Aviles-Ramos is complaining that the $13.5 million in the Governor’s proposed budget to help schools implement
Effects of bill to remove cell phones from public school
Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders proposed a bill that if passed, would ban all cell phone usage in public schools.
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.
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.
Bill looks to require Wisconsin public schools to ban use of phones during class
Newly introduced legislation is aiming to require K-12 public school boards in Wisconsin to adopt policies which prohibit the use of cell phones and o
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.
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.
Bill to ban phones during classroom time in Utah schools being considered
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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,
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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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 ...