Indiana Senate sends ‘bell-to-bell’ school cellphone ban to governor

By: Casey Smith

Outlets: Indiana Capital Chronicle

Published: February 26, 2026

Words: 611

Last Updated: 2 weeks ago

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A proposal to keep cellphones out of Hoosier students’ hands for the entire school day is headed to the governor’s desk after clearing its final legislative hurdle Wednesday.

The Indiana Senate voted 36-12 to approve Senate Bill 78, sending the measure to Gov. Mike Braun for final signoff. Seven Democrats and five Republicans opposed the bill.

The legislation would require school districts and charter schools across Indiana to adopt policies largely prohibiting student …

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