New York lawmakers push back on Hochul’s ‘bell-to-bell’ cell phone ban
In the senate’s one-house budget resolution, a response to Hochul’s proposed executive budget, lawmakers argued that school ...
DeWine’s 2025 State of the State hits familiar themes, including school cell-phone ban, stadium-funding plan
Gov. Mike DeWine laid out a number of policy proposals and administration initiatives during his 2025 State of the State ...
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School Progress Report: Mohonasen’s cell phone policy
SCHENECTADY, N.Y. ( NEWS10) — Mohonasen Central School District implemented its new cell phone policy at the beginning of the school year. They opted to not have a bell-to-bell ban, instead ...
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Friendswood ISD officials discuss potential new cell phone policy
While a new policy has not been set, Friendswood ISD officials are inching closer toward an “away for the day” cellphone ...
New Haven joins push for cell phone- free schools to improve focus
In a move aimed at improving student focus and mental health, New Haven’s Mayor and School Superintendent planned to ...
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Hochul pushes for 'bell-to-bell' cell phone ban in New York schools
Rochester, N.Y. — There's a heightened push to ban cell phones in schools across New York state. Gov. Kathy Hochul announced ...
Senate Dems slammed for trying to ‘water down’ Gov. Hochul’s school smartphone ban: ‘Almost meaningless’
Backers of Gov. Kathy Hochul’s proposed “bell-to-bell” ban on the use of smartphones in schools are flunking Democrats in the ...
Florida’s school cell phone ban pushes boundaries with new legislation
As more states follow in Florida's footsteps banning the use of cell phones in schools, state lawmakers in Tallahassee are ...
Syracuse parents and educators debate impact of looming school cell phone ban
As Governor Kathy Hochul's proposed bell-to-bell ban on cell phones in schools looms, Syracuse parents and educators are ...
New Haven middle schools go cell phone free
Roughly 17 New Haven middle schools are going cell phone-free starting Monday. Students will have to put their phones in pouches at the beginning of the school day.
Kentucky students may soon lose access to phones while in school
The state House has unanimously passed a bill that mandates all districts in the state to implement a policy prohibiting cell ...
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New York moves closer to banning cell phones in schools
Gov. Kathy Hochul is pushing to ban cell phones and other internet-enabled devices in K-12 schools, proposing changes to state education law. The plan has support from groups like Common Sense Media, ...