Bill banning cell phone use in NJ schools signed by Murphy

State public, charter and renaissance schools must come up with plans to restrict cell phone use in the 2026-27 school year, ...
Times of San Diego

Students, teachers face off in first year of new school cell phone rules

There are exceptions to the rules. As an example, students can use their phones riding to and from school on a school bus if it does not interfere with the driver. Students can also access their ...

Arkansas work zone cameras to detect cell phone use, sparking safety and privacy debate

The Arkansas Highway Police will soon start enforcing handheld devices in work zones with new camera technology.
Telegram

Statewide cell phone ban would upend Worcester schools' policy

A bill that would impose a statewide ban on cell phone use in schools is currently under consideration in the Senate, and has the governor's support. The bill would allow certain exceptions, such as ...
The Post-Crescent

When can Kaukauna students use their phones? New 'consistent' policy lays out the rules

At about 11 a.m. on the second day of class at Kaukauna High School, dozens of students were eating lunch in the school common area. While the room was filled with the noise of conversation, some of ...
WSAW

Cell phone ban bill heads to governor; school districts may need to update policies

SCHOFIELD, Wis. — After passing the state Senate on Tuesday, a bill to ban cell phone use in school districts across the state is headed to Governor Tony Evers. The bill would require school boards ...
The Greenwood Commonwealth

Proposals to ban school cell phone use back before Mississippi lawmakers

Similar bills were introduced during the 2025 legislative session but did not gain enough support from both chambers to make ...