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 ...
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Iowa Gov. Reynolds moves forward with proposed classroom cell phone restrictions
DES MOINES — Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds released her proposal to state lawmakers Friday to ban cell phone use in classrooms. The proposed legislation would require school districts restrict cell phone use ...
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New York Governor Pushes For School Cell Phone Ban
Governor Kathy Hochul on Tuesday advocated for restricting smartphone use in K-12 schools statewide, citing excessive cell phone use as a factor negatively impacting learning and children's mental ...
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Legislative digest: Lawmakers hang up on cell phone ban
Senate File 21, “Ban on cell phone use in schools,” died in a 17-11 vote on the Senate floor. Bill co-sponsor Wendy Schuler, ...
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Refund Checks, Subway Safety, Cell Phone Ban All Part of Hochul's Budget Plan
Although there was over $9 billion allotted for various transportation initiatives, the $252 billion fiscal year 2026 ...
Gov. Hochul proposes cell phone ban in classrooms statewide
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced on January 21 a proposal to ban cell phones in classrooms. She stated that cell phones in the ...
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EDITORIAL: Hochul school cell phone ban is flexible, funded
If school teachers and administrators are saying that student access to their cell phones during the school day is disruptive and distracting, and if they say kids are using their ...
Millions of dollars allocated for cell phone ban in NYS schools
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