US EditionBill that would require school districts to ban cell phone use ‘bell to bell’ clears key hurdle in Legislature
- Philadelphia saw the launch of a survey on April 8, 2025, regarding school cell phone policies.
- Policymakers are increasingly focused on cell phone usage and its effect on students.
- The survey seeks data from educators on cell phone policies and their impact on student outcomes.
- Duckworth stated Phones in Focus wants to gather insights to create a future roadmap.
- The survey offers recommendations for managing student cell phone use to inform policies for 2025-2026.
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Broward schools to keep cellphone ban
The Broward schools’ student cellphone ban could be here to stay. The School Board discussed on Tuesday whether to relax a policy that took effect this school year that prohibits most cellphone use by students from the morning bell until dismissal. Board members were split, but a majority opposed changing the policy, at least right now. State law already bans students from using cellphones during class unless authorized by their teacher. But Bro…
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Gov. DeWine calls for ban of cell phones in Ohio schools
COLUMBUS — Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine hosted a press conference Tuesday in support of legislation that would ban the use of cell phones in public schools in Ohio. Sponsored by Sen. Jane Timken (R-Jackson Township), Senate Bill 158 incorporates language first introduced by DeWine in his executive budget – prohibiting student use of cell phones during the […] The post Gov. DeWine calls for ban of cell phones in Ohio schools appeared first on Ashland So…
Bill that would require school districts to ban cell phone use ‘bell to bell’ clears key hurdle in Legislature
School districts across Oregon would prohibit students from using their cell phones during the entire school day, including lunch and passing periods, under a bill that won support from the House Education Committee on Monday.
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