As school cellphone bans gain in popularity, lawmakers say it’s time to go bell-to-bell

By: Robbie Sequeira

Outlets: Stateline

Published: February 3, 2026

Words: 1,311

Last Updated: 1 week, 3 days ago

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The momentum behind cellphone bans in schools has reached more than half the states, as teachers, superintendents and education experts praise these policies as a way to boost student achievement and mental health, and to rebuild a sense of community that many believe has been diminished by students’ addiction to screens.

Now, the question for many states and school districts isn’t whether to remove distracting devices from students each day, but for how long.

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