Exploring Increasingly Common School Cell Phone Bans and Their Implications on Student Safety
This new white paper today informs how cell phone bans can affect school safety and guidelines to implement communication technologies.
NYC schools chancellor wants more money to enforce state cell phone ban — but about half of schools already have them
Testifying before state lawmakers Wednesday, New York City Schools Chancellor Melissa Aviles-Ramos is complaining that the $13.5 million in the Governor’s proposed budget to help schools implement
Maine school districts consider tighter restrictions or bans on cellphone use
According to the Maine Principals' Association, more than 40 individual schools or entire school districts have adopted some form of limits on cellphone use by students during the school day. Most policies do allow students to use their phones between classes.
NY education chief backs local control for cellphone ban
As Gov. Kathy Hochul pushes a statewide school cellphone ban, Education Commissioner Betty Rosa stressed the importance of local decision-making at a legislative hearing Wednesday. Rosa emphasized that districts should involve parents, teachers, and students in crafting policies tailored to their unique needs.
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.
Bill looks to require Wisconsin public schools to ban use of phones during class
Newly introduced legislation is aiming to require K-12 public school boards in Wisconsin to adopt policies which prohibit the use of cell phones and o
How is Brockton High's cell phone ban going as MA considers statewide ban?
As state leaders eye a cell phone ban in schools statewide, how are the Yondr pouches working at Brockton High.
Cell phone ban in NY schools? Hochul wants it done under $252B budget plan
A $252 billion New York budget plan by Gov. Kathy Hochul would ban student cell phones during school and hike school aid by at least 2% per district.
Proposed legislation aims to ban cell phone use in Maryland schools
A proposed bill aims to ban cell phone use in Maryland schools. House Bill 192 would prohibit students from using a cell phone during school hours except for specific circumstances. Under the proposed bill,
DC Council proposes bill to ban cell phones in district's public schools
The Washington, D.C., Council is considering a total cellphone ban in the district's public schools to limit distractions in the classroom and force students to socialize.
Local control over school cellphone ban 'extremely important,' NYSED says
As Gov. Kathy Hochul proposes a statewide ban on the use of cellphones in schools, New York’s top education official believes a one-size-fits-all approach may be unworkable. School districts should be able to engage with parents,
New York school cellphone ban one step closer to reality. Here's what Gov. Kathy Hochul is proposing.
New York's school cellphone ban is one step closer to a reality, Gov. Kathy Hochul says. Here's how it would work.
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New York teacher’s union holding statewide conferences on cell phone ban
NYSUT is hostsing "Disconnected" conferences across the state throughout February to address cellphones and social media in ...
Today’s audio update: Drone ‘mystery’ revealed, ‘Proud Boys’ burger mess, school cell phone bans
Hey there New Jersey! Here’s your audio update highlighting President Donald Trump’s explanation for the mystery drone’s over ...
‘I’m just really concerned’: Mass. moves to ban cellphones in schools amid social media harm to kids
A group of Massachusetts state lawmakers and Attorney General Andrea Campbell have filed bills that would place restrictions ...