The Alabama House of Representatives has advanced legislation that would ban students from using cellphones in K-12 public schools.

The Alabama House of Representatives ---- a bill banning the use of cell phones in Alabama public schools.The 'Freeing our ...

The House of Representatives passed a bill Thursday that could potentially ban cell phone usage in Alabama schools.The Focus ...

The basis of the bill says that the presence of phones within the classroom negatively impacts the learning environment, distracts students and contributes to poor mental health.

When New Zealand ’s ban came into effect in April 2024, Prime Minister Christopher Luxon said it was time to cut the distractions so kids could learn and achieve.

The bills would ban students from using cell phones, tablets, laptops or other portable communication devices on campus during the school day.

Dame Rachel de Souza also says parents should set an example for children and not scroll on their phones during dinner or in bed.

Howard County's school district is asking for input in a survey on its policy that restricts cellphone use for all students.

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New York State legislative leaders have agreed to ban smartphone use in public schools under a new budget agreement aimed at improving children’s mental health.

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Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds signed a bill into law Wednesday banning cellphone use while driving, unless it’s in a hands-free mode ...