Gov. Newsom signs legislation aimed at limiting cell phone use in California schools
Governor Gavin Newsom on Monday signed legislation that directs school districts across the state of California to draft and implement policies that will limit students' use of cell phones during the school day.
What's behind the ban on cell phones in K-12 schools?
A growing list of states and schools are now banning or restricting cell phones. Johns Hopkins experts Carol Vidal and Annette Anderson explain the research and weigh in on the controversial policies.
Gov. Newsom signs bill requiring schools to restrict, prohibit student cell phone use
Gov. Gavin Newsom on Monday signed a bill that requires school districts to adopt policies restricting or prohibiting students’ use of smartphones during the school day. “We know that excessive smartphone use increases anxiety,
Connecticut Board of Education recommends cell phone restrictions in public schools
The CT Board of Education’s recommendation of limited cell phone use in public schools have sparked conversations about how to best support student learning.
Most local schools already limit cell phones
Students using eletronic devices at school is a heavily debated topic, and more states like Oklahoma are taking action to ban or limit cell phone use on their campuses.
Q&A: What's behind the ban on cell phones in K-12 schools?
This school year, many of the nation's adolescents and teens are sitting in class without the device that can sometimes feel like an added appendage: their smartphones.
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.
Gov. Newsom signs Phone-Free School Act, restricting cellphone usage on California campuses
Gov. Gavin Newsom on Monday signed legislation into law that directs school districts across California to draft and implement policies that will limit students' use of cell phones during the school day.
Gov. Newsom signs bill banning the use of cellphones during school hours
Gov. Gavin Newsom on Friday signed a bill that restricts the use of smartphones on school campuses in California.
Gov. Gavin Newsom signs bill to make California schools phone-free. Here’s when it takes effect
California school districts will be required to limit or prohibit the use of smartphones in public schools following Gov. Gavin Newsom’s signature of a new bill into law Monday. AB 3216, authored by Republican Assemblymember Josh Hoover of Folsom,
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TEA commissioner calls for phones to be banned from Texas classrooms
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Governor Hochul urges action against student cell phone overuse
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