Gov. Sanders announces phone-free school legislation
Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders announced legislation that would ban smartphones and other personal electronic devices from public schools in Arkansas.
Gov. Sanders announces bill to make every Arkansas school phone-free
The new legislation, the Bell to Bell, No Cell Act, aims to prohibit personal electronic devices, including cell phones and smartwatches, in all public schools.
Iowa governor introduces bill to restrict phones in school
DES MOINES, Iowa (KTIV) - Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds has introduced a bill that, if passed, would restrict students' cell phone use during instructional time. According to the governor’s office, the bill would establish a minimum standard that all Iowa schools would be required to follow by July 1, 2025.
Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders announces planned phone-free school legislation
Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders announced legislation on Wednesday banning smartphones and related technology from every Arkansas public school.
New York governor proposes banning students' phone use in schools
A budget plan by New York Gov. Kathy Hochul includes a proposal to ban student use of cell phones during school.
Gov. Sanders announces legislation that would make every Arkansas school phone-free
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — The Arkansas governor announced legislation on Jan. 29 that would ban the use of all smartphones and other personal electronic devices in every public school across the state starting in the 2025-26 school year.
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.
Senate Education committee approves bill to discourage phones in schools
A bill to encourage New Mexico schools to become cellphone-free zones advanced out of the Senate Education Committee on a 7-2 vote Wednesday morning. Senate Bill 11, sponsored by Sen. Crystal Brantley,
Sanders moves to ban cellphones in Arkansas schools
Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders will introduce a bill to ban smartphones and other electronic devices like smartwatches in public schools, she announced Wednesday. Context: The proposed legislation — dubbed the "Bell to Bell,
Sanders urges legislation to prohibit cellphone use in schools
Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders announced a proposal to require public schools to go phone-free from "bell-to-bell," saying legislation is needed to stem a growing mental health crisis among the state's youth.
N.Y. Gov. Hochul’s plan to ban cellphones in schools: 7 key things to know
As part of Gov. Kathy Hochul’s Fiscal Year 2026 Executive Budget, schools would be required to institute a policy to restrict ...
Kathy Hochul proposes ‘bell-to-bell’ phone ban in NY schools that comes with surprise $13.5M cost to taxpayers
Gov. Kathy Hochul proposed a “bell-to-bell” ban on smartphones and other devices in her budget plan unveiled Tuesday — a ...
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 ...
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'It's about time': Gov. Hochul reveals details of plan to ban smartphones in New York schools
Gov. Hochul has revealed details of her plan to ban smartphones in New York schools as part of her FY 2026 Executive Budget ...