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Cell phones banned in Ohio schools

Oregon bans cell phones in K-12 schools to boost learning, mental health

Gov. Tina Kotek has signed Executive Order 25-09, a landmark move aimed at enhancing educational outcomes and mental wellbeing by prohibiting cell phone use.

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Cell phones banned in Ohio schools, with some exceptions

Ohio lawmakers have been moving toward banning cell phones for some time. They passed a law in 2024 that required school districts to establish official policies on cell phone usage during school hours by July 2025.

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Governor Kotek Signs Executive Order Banning Cell Phones in K-12 Schools to Boost Student Well-being and Learning

Oregon Governor Kotek signs order to ban cell phones in K-12 schools to improve mental health and academic performance.

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Belvidere District 100 considers restricting cell phone use in classrooms

The Google Form gathers opinions for a possible “district-wide policy on cell phones and personal electronic devices.” The ...

New distracted driving law makes hand-held cell phone usage illegal

Any use of a hand-held phone such as calling, texting or scrolling is going to be illegal starting August first.

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Vermont bans cell phones in schools: 'We need kids to be focused on learning'

Vermont has banned cell phones and personal electronic devices, like smartwatches, in schools due to mounting evidence they may lead to poorer learning and behavioral outcomes. “We need ...

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What you need to know as a new cell phone ban hits classrooms in Tennessee this year

HB932/SB897 focuses on cell phone usage during school instruction, requiring school districts across the state to create a ...

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RCSD to hold public meeting on cell phone policy

The Rochester City School District is holding a public hearing next week addressing cell phone usage. New York’s schools are implementing “bell-to-bell” ...