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.
Arkansas advances bill to ban cell phones in 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 legislative approval. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.
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.
'Get this bill to my desk': Gov. Ivey aims to ban cell phones from public schools
Governor Kay Ivey looks to ban smart phones and other wireless devices from Alabama public schools,
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 cellphone ban in Utah public schools.
Do School Phone Bans Work? A New Study Shared Unexpected Results
As more schools bite the bullet and ban phones, a new study has unearthed some interesting findings regarding whether such ...
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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 ...
Study: Teens spend 90 minutes on phones during school day, raising concerns
A new study published in JAMA Pediatrics found that adolescents spend an average of 90 minutes on their smartphones during ...
Study shows how much time high school students spend on cellphones
A new study finds that high school students spend about a quarter of their school day on their cellphones while they're supposed to be in classes and learning.