Santa Rosa Schools Superintendent Karen Barber said cell phone use can be a distraction to learning but believes the new law will support efforts to increase student engagement and minimize ...

They said teachers can't allow cellphone use if it has to do with a lesson. We said no. The umbrella is in the classroom. It cannot be used at any time," said JCPS Superintendent Marty Pollio.

UPDATE (4/29/25) — A bill requiring district boards of education to adopt a bell-to-bell cell phone ban in schools for one year is now at Governor Kevin Stitt's desk for final consideration.

Mantei also said the number of cell phone incidents has decreased from 2023-24 since students no longer have access to their phones while in class. Students in Mukwonago are more focused and engaged ...

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — No cell phone use in classrooms. Kentucky lawmakers passed House Bill 208 during the 2025 legislative session, which bans the use of cell phones in school. The bill requires a ...

No cell-phone use by students on school campus? One Florida senator wants to try it Lucia Viti St. Augustine Record 0:05 ...

Nicolla Padilla, another student, added, "I got my cell phone in 8th grade so last couple of years." Some students feel the ban restricts personal freedom.