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 released a toolkit for school districts to inform cell phone and social media policies across the Commonwealth on Wednesday.
Key Democrat says Iowa school boards best to set cell phone policies
The top Democrat in the Iowa House says cell phone policies for Iowa schools should be left up to school boards. Governor Kim Reynolds has introduced legislation that would require school boards to adopt a policy that bans cell phone use during class time.
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.
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,
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,
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.
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.
Gov. Kim Reynolds introduces bill setting statewide school cell phone policy
Gov. Kim Reynolds announced Friday she has introduced legislation to restrict cellphone use during instructional time in Iowa K-12 schools, the Iowa Capital Dispatch reports.
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.
GOP Gov. Pushes to Restrict Cell Phones in Schools, "Government Overreach?"
Republican Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds announced Friday that she’s introduced a bill restricting students’ cell phone use during instructional time. Reynolds wrote: “We know the impact cell phone usage is having on our students.
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 ...