California schools required to restrict cell phone usage in classrooms
School in California will now be required to limit or ban the usage of smartphones in schools under a new state law.
School shootings raise new concerns over cell phone bans
Recent school incidents, particularly this month’s school shooting in Georgia, are raising new concerns about cell phone bans. After the Apalachee High shooting, as well as the rash
Virginia adopts statewide 'bell-to-bell' cell phone ban in public schools
The Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) has released its final guidance on a "bell-to-bell" cell phone-free policy for K-12 public schools across the state, in response to Governor Glenn Youngkin’s Executive Order 33.
California to require schools to ban or limit student cellphone use by 2026
A new state law passed by Gov. Gavin Newsom aims to minimize cellphone use in the classroom in an effort to boost students' mental health.
California Passes Law to Ban or Restrict Smartphones in School
California Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law on Monday a bill that requires schools to limit or ban the use of smartphones, amid a growing consensus that excess usage can increase the risk of mental illness and impair learning.
Gavin Newsom signs restrictions on cell phones in schools
Gavin Newsom signed legislation on Monday that will restrict student cell phone use at school, responding to what he has described as a spiraling mental health crisis among children. The governor made plans to cut back kids’ screen time in June after Surgeon General Dr.
Newsom signs bill requiring schools to restrict cellphone use in California schools
California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed legislation requiring schools to limit or prohibit students from using their cellphones during the school day.
This new California law wants to curb student cellphone access
California joins Florida and Louisiana in legislation that seeks to curb student phone access in the classroom.
California Governor Signs Bill Banning Smartphone Use in Schools
Under the new law, California elementary and secondary schools have until 2026 to implement guidelines to reduce smartphone usage. The rules can be relaxed in case of emergencies or health issues.
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How a South Jersey school district is implementing a cell phone ban to ease classroom distractions
Superintendent Andrew Bell said the problems with cell phones had become untenable. Teachers were frustrated trying to ...
Virginia’s new cell phone-free classroom rules: What students and parents need to know
On July 9, Gov. Glenn Youngkin issued Executive Order 33 requiring cell phone-free education in all schools in the ...
Virginia schools host cell phone free education group discussions to hear voices from the community
Richmond Public School parents and community members are invited to participate in discussions regarding Virginia's recently ...
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FCPS reviewing VDOE cell phone guidance
Public Schools released a statement last week saying they are reviewing state guidance after Governor Glenn Youngkin issued ...
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VDOE releases cell phone-free education guidelines
The guidelines define cell-phone free education as “bell-to-bell” – meaning phones should be turned off and stored away the ...
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