School cellphone ban stays alive in South Dakota Legislature

By: Makenzie Huber

Outlets: South Dakota Searchlight

Published: February 10, 2026

Words: 767

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 6 days ago

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PIERRE — A bill aiming to ban student cellphone use in South Dakota schools has a chance to be debated on the state Senate floor after the Senate Education Committee voted 5-2 on Tuesday to send it there without recommendation.

The legislation, introduced by Sen. Chris Karr, R-Sioux Falls, would ban student cellphone use at public school campuses during the day, unless in a health emergency or for educational purposes.

Currently, 38 states …

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