Newark piloted the state’s cellphone ban with positive results. Here are lingering concerns.

By: Jessie Gómez

Outlets: Chalkbeat Newark

Published: August 10, 2026

Words: 997

Last Updated: 1 month, 1 week ago

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Newark Public Schools will join districts across New Jersey this fall in banning students from using cellphones in class.

The move follows a new state law requiring all schools to develop a bell-to-bell ban on using phones for K-12 students, although there are certain exceptions related to health, translation services, and other …

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