Senate committee advances statewide ban on student phone use during the school day with grant funding The Senate Education Committee voted to ‘do pass’ SB 23, which would require districts and charters to adopt policies banning student use of wireless devices during the school day (with medical, assistive‑technology, and instructional exceptions) and make districts eligible for funding to implement the policies.

New Mexico's Senate is taking bold steps to enhance classroom focus by advancing a statewide ban on student phone use during school hours—will this reshape education as we know it?

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School Board Evaluates Student Cell Phone Policy for Lockers and Personal Storage Board discusses storing personal electronic devices during instructional hours and considers flexibility.

Centennial School District's board is divided over whether students should keep their personal devices during class—will they opt for strict rules or a more flexible approach?

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Education Board Enforces Cell Phone Policy During Instructional Time in Texas Schools Board outlines new regulations on cell phone use during school hours to minimize distractions.

Texas schools are cracking down on cell phone use during class hours to boost learning—are you ready for the new rules?

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School District Implements Strict Cell Phone Policy for Student Distraction Reduction New policy bans student cell phone use during school hours to minimize distractions.

Tigard-Tualatin School District is taking a bold step by banning cell phone use during school hours to combat distractions—how will this impact students and their learning?

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Director Addresses Off And Away Policy Ahead Of School Year Director discusses impact of off and away policy as school start date approaches.

The Portland Public Schools Board is tackling the controversial "off and away" policy for phones just weeks before the new school year—what does this mean for students and families?

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School Board Proposes Bell to Bell Cell Phone Ban During Academic Day The board discusses enforcing a no cell phone policy during school hours.

Fremont County School District #2 is considering a bold "bell to bell" cell phone ban to tackle distractions and boost academic performance—will this change the learning landscape?

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School District Adopts New Cell Phone and Library Policies District implements cell phone ban during instructional hours and updates library policy.

The Bay City School Board has taken a bold step by banning cell phone usage during class to enhance focus and learning, while also updating library policies to meet new regulations.

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Governor Hobbs Enacts House Bill 2484 to Restrict Student Device Usage in SVUSD SVUSD implements new policy for personal device restrictions during school hours.

A new law is shaking up the SVUSD school experience as students will now have to keep their personal devices off and out of sight during school hours—are you ready for the change?

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School Board Revises Cell Phone Policy Following New State Legislation The board implements a ban on personal communication devices during school hours.

The Magnolia Independent School District is taking a bold step by banning cell phone use during school hours to combat classroom distractions—are you ready for the change?

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School Board Considers Cell Phone Policy Changes Amid Student Distraction Concerns School board discusses a potential ban on cell phones and explores effective implementation strategies.

Student distractions from cell phones and AI reliance are sparking heated debates at the RSU 5 Board Meeting in Maine.

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Morse High School discusses phone management strategies including locked bags for students Schools explore phone policies amidst challenges in managing student device use.

The RSU 5 Board Meeting revealed the ongoing struggle of schools to manage student cell phone use, with locked bags being a hot topic amid clever student workarounds.

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Summer Central School Board Approves New Electronic Device Policies and Staff Updates Board of Education implements policies for student electronic devices and introduces new staff members.

The Somers Central School District Board is shaking things up this year with innovative policies on student phones and exciting new staff to enhance the learning experience!

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Peabody School Committee debates cell phone policy amid bullying concerns Committee members outline new cell phone policy aimed at reducing classroom distractions and bullying.

The Peabody School Committee just approved a controversial new cell phone policy aimed at tackling classroom distractions and bullying—could this be the change our students need?

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Longmeadow School Committee proposes new cell phone policy for grades PreK-12 Committee recommends tiered cell phone usage policy to reduce distractions in Longmeadow schools.

Longmeadow Public Schools are taking a bold step by proposing a new tiered cell phone policy aimed at reducing distractions and enhancing learning across all grades!

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School committee to develop cell phone ban policy following governor's proposal Committee will include diverse members to create recommendations on statewide cell phone ban.

A proposed statewide ban on cell phones in public schools is sparking intense discussions, as educators and community members come together to shape a policy that could transform student life.

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School Board adopts policy restricting student use of cell phones and devices New policy limits student electronic device usage during school hours with specific exceptions.

Vermont lawmakers are taking bold steps to transform the classroom experience by regulating student use of personal electronic devices during school hours.

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House budget bill proposes ban on student cell phones during school hours House budget bill includes provisions to ban student cell phone use throughout the school day

Fairfield Union Local Schools are taking a bold step by banning cell phones during school hours to boost student focus and engagement.

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House Bill 147 mandates counties establish electronic device policies in schools County boards must restrict electronic device use for elementary and middle school students.

Maryland lawmakers are set to tackle the debate over technology in classrooms with House Bill 147, which could reshape how students use personal devices during school hours.

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Colorado General Assembly mandates student device policies in schools by 2026 Legislation requires schools to adopt policies on student communication device use by 2026

Colorado's new House Bill 1135 could redefine how schools handle student communication devices, sparking intense debate on balancing technology use and classroom discipline.

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New Hampshire educators push for stricter cell phone policies to enhance classroom focus Legislation proposed to restrict cell phone use in schools amid concerns over student distraction and performance.

New Hampshire educators are rallying for stricter cell phone policies to combat classroom distractions and boost student learning, with promising results already seen in schools.

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