cell phones
Public Education
DC joins growing list of states banning cellphones in schools for 2025-26

Washington, D.C., has joined what is perhaps the most bipartisan public-school movement of our time – banning cellphones from classrooms. Starting Aug. 25, it will implement a bell-to-bell ban for… Read More

June 13, 2025
Public Education
North Dakota to ban cell phones during on-site school day

North Dakota has joined the growing list of states keeping cell phones away from students during school hours. “This is a game changer for our public schools, giving students the… Read More

May 1, 2025
Government
New Hampshire’s Republican governor announces plan to ban cell phones in schools

(Daily Callers News Foundation) – Republican New Hampshire Gov. Kelly Ayotte announced Thursday that she plans to ban cell phones from schools. She stated her intention in her inaugural address… Read More

January 10, 2025
Public Education
Arizona leaders to renew push for school cell phone ban

(The Center Square) – Some Arizona leaders are hoping cell phones will be banned throughout the school day as part of state law in next legislative session.  “This is a… Read More

August 23, 2024
Public Education
California officials join push for cell phone restrictions in schools

(The Center Square) – California Gov. Gavin Newsom called upon schools to use their authority to limit smartphones in classrooms after asking the legislature to take further action to reduce smartphone… Read More

August 14, 2024
Government
Oklahoma committee advances bill addressing cell phone use in schools

(The Center Square) – A bill banning student cell phones in the classroom advanced out of the Appropriations and Budget Education Subcommittee on Monday. House Bill 3913 would create a… Read More

February 20, 2024
Public Education
Phones in classrooms? This Kansas district says no

The Great Bend Board of Education approved a measure that would ban the use of cell phones in classrooms of its Kansas high school by a 4-2 vote. “I’ve already… Read More

July 14, 2023
Public Education
Cell phone bans in public schools are trending nationwide

(The Center Square) – Seven years ago, the former New York City Schools Chancellor said the city’s decision to lift a ban on cell phones in schools was “common sense.” Last… Read More

October 28, 2022