Bill banning cell phone use in NJ schools signed by Murphy

State public, charter and renaissance schools must come up with plans to restrict cell phone use in the 2026-27 school year, ...

N.J. adopts ‘bell-to-bell’ cell phone ban policy for public schools

Districts must now develop local policies restricting cell phone use during school hours. The policies are set to take effect for the 2026-2027 school year.
The Cincinnati Enquirer

Ohio bans cell phones in schools, with some exceptions

The state budget bill signed by Gov. Mike DeWine bans students from using cell phones under most circumstances in K-12 public schools. Districts must adopt the policy by Jan. 1, 2026. While some ...
Boston Herald

Mass. Democrats argue public school cell phone ban will improve students’ mental health

The highest ranking Democrat in the Massachusetts Senate said a proposal the chamber plans to debate Thursday that would largely ban the use of cell phones in public school classrooms addresses the ...
WTKR

Youngkin signs bill to restrict cell phone usage in public schools

RICHMOND, Va. — Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin signed a bill that restricts cell phone usage in public schools across the commonwealth on Friday. SB 738 directs school boards to update their ...