Massachusetts Attorney General recommends cell phone, social media policies for schools
As the push to regulate technology in schools grows nationwide, Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Campbell has released a toolkit for school districts to inform cell phone and social media policies across the Commonwealth.
Bans on cell phones in schools grow, but debate thrives on how they are handled
Cell phone bans in school are ramping up as more states consider policies that have been cheered by many educators but still face trepidation from parents. New York and New Jersey are the latest looking at state-wide bans,
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 at least 2% per district.
Ban on cell phones in schools attracts support
Cameron Marvin, an eighth-grade student at Pelham Memorial School, noticed a huge change last September when the school blocked student access to cellphones. Marvin joined administrators, teachers and students who endorsed legislation (HB 131) to have New Hampshire join 14 other states that have either adopted statewide bans,
New legislation proposes ban on cell phones & devices in Mass. schools
Cell phones and other personal electronic devices could be banned in Massachusetts public schools under a bill co-sponsored by Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell. The Study Act would prohibit students from having their personal electronic devices during the day as a “bell-to-bell” restriction,
N.J. Gov. Murphy calls for statewide ban on cell phones in school
New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy is calling for a statewide ban on cell phone use in public schools, for students in grades K-12. Murphy called for the phone ban during his State of the State address on Tuesday.
These North Texas school districts banned cell phones. What happened next?
Grapevine-Colleyville ISD was one of several North Texas school districts that adopted new policies last summer barring students from using cell phones at school. Now that those policies have been in place for a semester, school leaders and parents say they’re helping limit distractions in class, which keeps students more engaged.
New Jersey governor calls for statewide ban on cell phones in school
New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy is calling for a statewide ban on cell phone use in public schools, for students in grades K-12.
AG Campbell introduces legislation to ban cell phones during school hours
The statewide “bell-to-bell” phone restriction aims to improve students’ mental health and learning environment.
Banning cellphones in schools gains popularity in red and blue states
At least eight states have enacted cellphone bans in schools over the past two years, and proposals are being considered in several more states this year.
New bill could prevent students using phones in Massachusetts schools
Just months after announcing Massachusetts will join dozens of other states in suing TikTok and Meta, Attorney General Andrew Campbell is advocating for a new law to restrict the use of cell phones in schools.
Staunton cell phone ban could be more strict next year; Augusta County changes school board meeting time: Chalkboard
Staunton schools' cell phone policy could get more strict next year. Augusta County is changes the time of its school board ...
Christian County lawmaker proposes law requiring school districts to have a cell phone policy
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - A Christian County lawmaker proposed a bill to force school districts to develop a cell phone policy. Missouri House Bill 408, introduced by 140th District State Rep. Jamie ...
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Greenville CSD to discuss cell phone use in community engagement session
The Greenville Central School District is hosting a community engagement session to discuss the use of cell phones in schools ...