Proposed New York school cellphone ban appears to get backing from new study on usage. Here's what the findings reveal.
A new study has revealed just how much time kids spend on their phones during the school day, and it lends some credence to Gov. Kathy Hochul's call for a cellphone ban​.
School cellphone ban: What's in Gov. Kathy Hochul's plan and how could it work on Long Island?
Cutting down on kids' screen time is popular among many Long Island educators and parents. But some said the state should let school districts set their own policies.
A cellphone ban in Utah schools is closer to reality with overwhelming support in Legislature
Not having a policy on devices in schools is already a policy for the state of Utah, said South Jordan Republican Sen. Lincoln Fillmore. He’s proposing something radically different — a universal cellphone ban in Utah public schools.
Local control over school cellphone ban 'extremely important,' NYSED says
The legislation Hochul is proposing is both direct and vague: It requires school districts to implement a school-wide, full-day ban on cell phones but gives them control over how to do it.
New York education officials concerned about cellphone ban amid Trump’s deportations plans
New York’s top education officials are raising concerns about a potential school cellphone ban as President Trump’s mass deportation plans threaten to separate undocumented children from their families.
Will proposal to ban cell phones in schools work?
Under Gov. Kathy Hochul's plan, there would be exceptions for students who need access, but the ban proposal still needs legislative approval. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.
Hearing On Bill To Restrict Cell Phone Use In Schools
Hearing On Bill To Restrict Cell Phone Use In Schools
NYC schools chancellor backs cellphone ban, but says plan needs more funding
The NYC chancellor supports students using magnetic locking pouches to keep their phones with them, which, if needed, could be opened with a magnet located in the school.
Arkansas Senate approves latest education bill to ban cellphone use in schools
The Bell to Bell, No Cell Act passed 28-1 in the Senate after unanimous approval from committee. Now it moves on to the Arkansas House of Representatives.
Close Up: School officials say cell phone ban is working; lawmakers want restrictions statewide
On this week's episode of Close Up, we take a deep look into cell phone use in Iowa schools and how successful bans and other ...
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Cellphone ban in NH schools gets backing
Cellphone usage could be curtailed in public classrooms in New Hampshire under a bill that went before the Senate Education Committee Tuesday.
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A Tale of Two Local Districts: Implementing the CA Classroom Cell Phone Ban
While Madera Unified is moving swiftly to follow a state law restricting student cell phone use, Fresno Unified is taking a ...
Address the ills of youth cellphone use with guidance, not bans
A ban relies on wishful thinking that the challenges can simply disappear by decree, but a better response would be to help ...
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Cell Phone Ban in Public School Supported in NH Senate Committee Hearing
Cell phone usage could be curtailed in public classrooms in New Hampshire under a bill that went before the Senate Education Committee Tuesday.
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D.C. bill would restrict students’ cellphone use in schools
Public schools in the District would ban cellphone use during the school day under a bill announced Monday, joining similar pushes at other school districts in the D.C. area and beyond.
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LAUSD to enforce cellphone ban: What parents think
With LAUSD’s cellphone ban taking effect Feb. 18, parents and students debate its impact. Will it reduce distractions or ...
Governor Ivey calls for legislation banning smartphone use in Alabama public schools
Gov. Ivey recalled her personal experience as a teacher saying that students cannot perform at their best when their learning ...