Bill to ban cell phones from classrooms in Utah advances
A bill that would ban cell phones from classrooms all over the state has won support from the Senate Education Committee.
"Get this bill to my desk": Gov. Ivey aims to ban cell phones from public schools
Gov. Kay Ivey looks to ban smart phones and other wireless devices from Alabama public schools, stating too much screen time negatively affects students.“According to a recent survey 72 percent of high school teachers reported that cell phones are distracting their students,
Will proposal to ban cell phones in schools work?
Under Gov. Kathy Hochul's plan, there would be exceptions for students who need access, but the ban proposal still needs legislative approval. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.
Arkansas advances bill to ban cell phones in schools
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A cellphone ban in Utah schools is closer to reality with overwhelming support in Legislature
Not having a policy on devices in schools is already a policy for the state of Utah, said South Jordan Republican Sen. Lincoln Fillmore. He’s proposing something radically different — a universal cellphone ban in Utah public schools.
Governor Ivey backs bill to ban smartphones in Alabama schools
Governor Kay Ivey announced her support for new legislation aimed at banning the use of smartphones and other wireless communication devices in Alabama public s
NYC schools chancellor wants more money to enforce state cell phone ban — but about half of schools already have them
Testifying before state lawmakers Wednesday, New York City Schools Chancellor Melissa Aviles-Ramos is complaining that the $13.5 million in the Governor’s proposed budget to help schools implement
Close Up: School officials say cell phone ban is working; lawmakers want restrictions statewide
On this week's episode of Close Up, we take a deep look into cell phone use in Iowa schools and how successful bans and other restrictions have been so far this school year.
DC Council proposes bill to ban cell phones in district's public schools
The Washington, D.C., Council is considering a total cellphone ban in the district's public schools to limit distractions in the classroom and force students to socialize.
Cell Phone Ban in Public School Supported in NH Senate Committee Hearing
Cell phone usage could be curtailed in public classrooms in New Hampshire under a bill that went before the Senate Education Committee Tuesday.
Northeast Wisconsin legislators propose school cell phone ban. How would it work?
Republican lawmakers are proposing legislation that would require Wisconsin schools to ban cellphones and similar devices during instructional time. "As evidence mounts and we learn more about it, we find that cell phone abuse is really damaging to students' mental health and is interfering with their education,
School phone bans don't boost grades or wellbeing, study suggests
Banning phones in schools is not linked to pupils getting higher grades or having better mental wellbeing, the first study of ...
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A Tale of Two Local Districts: Implementing the CA Classroom Cell Phone Ban
While Madera Unified is moving swiftly to follow a state law restricting student cell phone use, Fresno Unified is taking a ...
New study reveals just how much time kids spend on cellphones during the school day
The findings lend some credence to Gov. Kathy Hochul's call for a school cellphone ban in New York. CBS News New York's ...