‘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 on students’ access to smartphones when they’re in school.
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.
New group launches push for cell phone ban in NY schools: ‘Our kids’ well-being has collapsed’
Smartphone use in our schools has supercharged in-school violence and bullying, created an educational environment full of distraction, and isolated our children from each other,” said Raj
Hochul student cell phone ban would require N.Y. students to give up devices from ‘bell to bell’
Hochul wants to allocate $13.5 million in New York’s state budget to curb the use of cellphones in public schools, the governor’s office said.
Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds proposes school cell phone ban
Governor Kim Reynolds explained the bill aims at restricting cell phones during instructional time to prioritize learning and mental health.
Massachusetts attorney general pushes for statewide cellphone restrictions in schools
While she sues major social media companies, Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Campbell is also pushing lawmakers to restrict cellphone use in schools.
Gov. Hochul to N.Y. parents concerned over cell phone ban: Time to cut the cord
Gov. Hochul has been advocating for restrictions since last spring amid growing concerns over the mental health of young people.
Bill to limit cell phones in Iowa schools introduced
Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds followed through on one of the top issues she presented in her Condition of the State address, introducing a bill to restrict cell phone use in schools.
Iowa Governor wants school restrictions on student cell phone use to be statewide
Kim Reynolds has proposed legislation that would create a minimum standard all Iowa school districts would be required to adopt by July 1.
Gov. Hochul makes stop in Guilderland to push for statewide school cell phone ban
Governor Kathy Hochul continued her push for a bold initiative to ban cell phone use in schools, stating that a "war is being waged"
Governor Hochul announces new statewide school cell phone policy
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced a statewide plan on Wednesday that will restrict the use of devices such as smartphones, smart watches, and tablets in K-12 schools throughout the entire school day. The new policy aims to protect the mental health of children by reducing access to social media platforms and improve student learning by limiting distractions in the classroom.
TikTok loaded phones are selling for thousands online after momentary ban
Some of TikTok's 170 million U.S.-based users are selling phones with the social media app preloaded on them for thousands of dollars online.
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GameStop Is Buying Phones With TikTok Amid Ban
GameStop is making waves by offering to buy phones with TikTok installed. After TikTok was removed from app stores, users who ...
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Iowa bill to ban handheld phones while driving advances
A bill to ban handheld phones while driving is moving forward in the Iowa Legislature after passing a subcommittee meeting on ...
Attorney: Cell phone ban could face legal challenges
Governor Kathy Hochul's initiative to ban cell phone use by students during school hours is gaining traction among educators, ...
Staunton cell phone ban could be more strict next year; Augusta County changes school board meeting time: Chalkboard
Staunton schools' cell phone policy could get more strict next year. Augusta County is changes the time of its school board ...