AG releases school cell phone recommendations, including ‘bell-to-bell’ bans
The toolkit announced by AG Andrea Campbell outlines three policy frameworks with different levels of cell phone availability in schools.
Reaction to proposed legislation to ban phones in Massachusetts public schools
Proposed legislation could make it that when the school bell rings, the phones won’t. Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Campbell recently introduced<a class="excerpt-read-more" href=" More
Cell phone bans and free school breakfasts
Gov. Sanders didn’t spend much time discussing K-12 education in her State of the State address, but she did mention banning cell phones in schools and making school breakfasts free with the help of m
D.C. would ban phones in public schools under new bill
D.C. would ban smart phones in public schools under a new bill introduced Monday in the D.C. Council. Why it matters: With English and math test scores sagging, lawmakers hope removing access to personal devices will improve education outcomes.
Proposal to ban cell phones in schools in Alabama
California, Florida, Indiana, Louisiana, Minnesota, Ohio, South Carolina and Virginia — have enacted measures banning or restricting students’ use of cellphones in schools and Alabama could be next. Alabama State House Representative of District 57,
Proposed state law would ban cell phone access for all students; Worcester allows phones
A new bill promoted by the attorney general would place a statewide ban on cellphone access for students during the school day. Attorney General Andrea Campbell sponsored a bill called the STUDY (Safe Technology Use and Distraction-free education for Youth) Act Jan.
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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.
TikTok loaded phones are selling for thousands online after momentary ban
Now phones that already have TikTok installed on them are suddenly a hot commodity. Dozens of listings for phones and tablets ...
Cell phone ban in NY schools? Hochul wants it done under $252B budget plan
A $252 billion New York budget plan by Gov. Kathy Hochul would ban student cell phones during school and hike school aid by ...
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Jericho Board of Education approves cell phone ban in classrooms
Eight years after first proposed, the Jericho Board of Education on Jan. 23 unanimously approved a ban on cell phones in ...
DC Council considers complete cell phone ban for DC Public Schools
The D.C. Council is proposing a total cellphone ban across all D.C. public schools. The legislation that would put the ban in ...
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Teacher pay raises, cell phone ban top Oklahoma Senate's education agenda
Oklahoma Senate Education Committee leaders announced key initiatives, including teacher pay raises, classroom cellphone bans ...
Gov. Hochul to N.Y. parents concerned over cell phone ban: Time to cut the cord
Gov. Hochul has been advocating for restrictions since last spring amid growing concerns over the mental health of young ...
Oklahoma lawmakers to take up cellphone ban in schools, but emphasize local control
A bill looking to ban cellphones in Oklahoma schools is just one of the pieces of legislation listed as a priority by the ...