Schools across the U.S. have adopted policies restricting students’ use of cell phones that have brought noticeable results but also concerns from students.

Now, does a phone come through? Yes, it does,” Principal Kevin McCaskill said. “But is that the norm? The answer is no.” What do staff say?

Cellphones are everywhere – including, until recently, in schools. Since 2023, 29 states, including New York, Vermont, Florida and Texas, have passed laws that require K-12 public schools to enforce ...

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 ...

Ramona Unified School District trustees approved revisions to a mobile communication devices policy that will allow high school students to use their cell phones during lunch and passing periods.

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed two bills Feb. 10 to ban classroom cell phone use. The new laws will go into effect this fall.

The New Mexico Senate Education committee on Feb. 9, 2026, advanced a proposed bill that would require all school districts ...