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.
Local control over school cellphone ban 'extremely important,' NYSED says
The legislation Hochul is proposing is both direct and vague: It requires school districts to implement a school-wide, full-day ban on cell phones but gives them control over how to do it.
Proposed legislation aims to ban cellphone use in Maryland schools
BALTIMORE -- 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.
A Tale of Two Local Districts: Implementing the CA Classroom Cell Phone Ban
While Madera Unified is moving swiftly to follow a state law restricting student cell phone use, Fresno Unified is taking a gradual approach.
Cellphone ban in NH schools gets backing
Cellphone usage could be curtailed in public classrooms in New Hampshire under a bill that went before the Senate Education Committee Tuesday.
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.
Bill banning student cellphone use in Arkansas public schools unanimously passes through Senate committee
The Senate Education Committee advanced a bill Monday to require public schools to ban cellphones for students from "bell to bell."
Some Connecticut lawmakers want to restrict cell phones in all schools. Here's what proposal says
More and more districts across Connecticut have taken steps to ban phones in school, with some providing lockable pouches to store their devices throughout the school day. But proposed legislation wants to go further,
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New cell phone ban to be implemented in Central Square schools
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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 ...
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 ...
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. Lincoln Fillmore. He’s proposing something radically different — a universal ...
Close Up: School officials say cell phone ban is working; lawmakers want restrictions statewide
On this week's episode of Close Up, we take a deep look into cell phone use in Iowa schools and how successful bans and other ...
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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 ...