Georgia Legislature gives final approval to ‘bell to bell’ cell phone ban in high schools

By: Alander Rocha

Outlets: Georgia Recorder

Published: March 23, 2026

Words: 504

Last Updated: 2 months, 3 weeks ago

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The Georgia Senate unanimously passed a measure that would ban cellphone use on campus for high school students from the morning bell until the dismissal bell, known as a “bell to bell” ban.

The bill would add public high school students to the current law, which passed last year and banned cellphone use for students up to grade eight during instructional time. The bill also calls for local school boards to establish procedures …

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