NC lawmakers could ban students from using phones, laptops in class. What the bill says
Examples of prohibited wireless devices in the bill include cellphones, laptop computers and tablets. But the legislation says schools can make exceptions such as teachers authorizing their use for educational purposes or if a student has a medical need or if it’s part of their special-education plan.
Arkansas advances bill to ban cell phones in schools
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Gov. Pillen testifies on bill to ban cell phones in schools
Gov. Jim Pillen testified in support of a bill to ban student cell phone use in schools on Tuesday. During the hearing, Pillen cited two main reasons for the proposal: first, that cell phones are a major distraction in classrooms,
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
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.
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.
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.
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 restrictions have been so far this school year.
Vermont, New York lawmakers push for cell phone bans in schools
Lawmakers in Vermont and New York are working to pass bans on cell phones in schools. Angela Arsenault, who represents Williston, presented a bill to the education committee last month that also prohibits schools from communicating with students on social media for school activities or sports.
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​.
Arkansas Senate approves education bill looking to ban cell phone use in public schools
The Bell to Bell, No Cell Act passes 28-1 in the Senate after unanimous approval from a committee. Now it moves on to the Arkansas House of Representatives.
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New cell phone ban to be implemented in Central Square schools
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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 ...
Study finds school bans alone not enough to tackle negative impacts of phone and social media use
Students attending schools that ban the use of phones throughout the school day aren't necessarily experiencing better mental health and well-being, as the first worldwide study of its kind has found ...