Map Shows Which States Have School Cellphone Bans
Sep 24, 2024 · The map shows which states have school cellphone restriction policies across the U.S, followed by a state-by-state breakdown of these policies for the 15 states affected.
New York governor proposes banning cellphones in schools …
5 days ago · New York City, which has the largest school district in the country, was considering a school cellphone ban last year but abandoned the plan due to concerns from parents. In a …
U.S. States Are Getting Behind Bans on Cellphones in Schools
Jan 16, 2025 · At least eight states—California, Florida, Indiana, Louisiana, Minnesota, Ohio, South Carolina and Virginia—have enacted measures banning or restricting students’ use of …
Banning cellphones in schools gains popularity in red and blue …
Jan 16, 2025 · Florida was the first state to crack down on phones in school, passing a 2023 law that requires all public schools to ban cellphone use during class time and block access to …
Which States Ban or Restrict Cellphones in Schools? - Education Week
Jun 28, 2024 · At least 19 states have laws or policies that ban or restrict students’ use of cellphones in schools statewide or recommend local districts enact their own bans or …
Cellphone bans in schools take center stage amid mental health …
Aug 28, 2024 · Teachers and administrators cite learning and better mental health as benefits. An increasing number of school districts across the U.S. are banning student cell phone use …
Should Schools Ban Student Phones? - The New York Times
Sep 9, 2024 · As students around the United States head back to school, many are encountering a new reality — bans on their use of cellphones. So far this year, several states have passed …
Schools across the U.S. restrict cellphones amid growing behavior ...
Sep 2, 2024 · Florida banned cellphones across the state in 2023 and Indiana and Ohio passed legislation this year. Other schools are approaching it piecemeal, district by district. Granite …
A Look at State Efforts to Ban Cellphones in Schools and …
Heading into the 2024-2025 school year, a growing number of states are implementing or considering state-wide bans on cellphones in schools. Many leaders in education and …
Most Americans back cellphone bans during class, but fewer …
Oct 14, 2024 · Overall, 68% of U.S. adults say they support a ban on middle and high school students using cellphones during class, according to a Pew Research Center survey …