Ferguson unveils phone-free schools proposal

By: Clare McGraw

Outlets: Cheney Free Press

Published: October 8, 2026

Words: 396

Last Updated: 4 weeks ago

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SPOKANE - Gov. Bob Ferguson announced a proposal Friday that would require Washington public schools to keep students' cellphones and other smart devices put away during the school day.

Ferguson unveiled details of his Phone-Free Schools Act during an event at Lewis and Clark High School in Spokane. He was joined by Spokane Public Schools administrators, teachers and students who discussed the effects of limiting cellphone use in schools.

Under Ferguson's proposal, students who bring phones or …

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