Ferguson’s call for school cellphone ban has a familiar ring to it in Olympia

By: Aspen Ford

Outlets: Washington State Standard

Published: June 22, 2026

Words: 973

Last Updated: 1 month ago

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Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson made a splashy announcement earlier this month that he would back legislation to ban student cellphone use from the first bell of the day to the last in public schools.

But the idea is not a new one in the Legislature.

The state superintendent and lawmakers on both sides of the aisle have tried, unsuccessfully, to implement a policy like this for the past three years. A question …

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