New Hampshire governor ‘taking action’ to ban cell phones in school: ‘No more’
Saying they are “becoming a barrier for teachers to do their jobs,” New Hampshire Gov. Kelly Ayotte has announced she will be “taking action” to ban cell phones in public schools.
Cell phone ban begins in South Carolina schools
For many schools across the Midlands, Jan. 7 will be the first day back from winter break. That means South Carolina’s new law banning cell phones in public school classrooms will take full effect.
Cell phone ban in N.L. Schools to start on Monday
K-12 students heading back to class on Monday will no longer be allowed to use their personal electronic devices during instructional hours. Parents and guardians looking to contact their children are to call the school office.
Ayotte creates efficiency commission, seeks ban on cell phones in schools
After becoming New Hampshire’s 83rd governor, Kelly Ayotte turned to a former boss and a political ally to lead an effort to streamline state government as she faces the difficult
Multiple New Britain schools implement new cell phone policy
A new cell phone policy has been implemented at two New Britain schools on Tuesday in hopes of improving student engagement and reducing distractions. Students’ cell phones will be placed in pouches for the school day.
Wake school board gives timeline for when new cell phone policy would be implemented
There have been states that banned phones in schools. Only time will tell whether Wake County takes up any similar policies.
Maryland lawmakers to consider cellphone restrictions in schools
Maryland lawmakers to consider cellphone restrictions in schools
Unexpected things happened when this school implemented a cell phone ban
More than a year and a half after a student cell phone ban began at Palm Beach Maritime Academy in Lantana, the principal, who was hesitant to try out a pouch program for students to lock their phones away,
Portland Public Schools passes district-wide cellphone ban
Portland Public Schools voted 5-2 to ban cellphones during the school day, including during lunch. In support of this policy, Board Chair Eddie Wang discussed what he says is data from the North Clackamas School District,
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Tennessee bill seeks to ban cellphones in classrooms due to rising distraction concerns
A Tennessee lawmaker has proposed a bill that would keep cellphones out of the classroom entirely.Wednesday we spoke to an ...
State lawmaker refiles senate bill advocating for cellphones to be out of classrooms
Senator Ally Seifried filed legislation to create a pilot program which allows Oklahoma public schools to create 'phone-free' ...
Alabama could soon fine students who repeatedly violate classroom cell phone restrictions
Alabama public school students who repeatedly violated rules restricting the use of cell phones in classrooms would be subject to fines under a bill pre-filed for the legislative session, which is ...
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Peoria schools say phone pouches are showing promising results
Peoria Public School announced on Wednesday that its Cell Phone Pouch Initiative has shown promising initial results after ...
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No cell from bell to bell: Current cell phone policies in Hampton Roads' public schools
As students across the Hampton Roads area report back to school Jan. 6, there will be new rules implemented which will limit ...