Schools are increasingly telling students they must put their phones away – Ohio’s example shows mixed results following new bans

While cellphone bans at schools can help students connect more with peers, they can also make students feel less safe and independent.

By: Corinne Brion, University of Dayton, The Conversation

Outlets: The Conversation

Published: February 4, 2026

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Last Updated: 1 month, 1 week ago

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By Corinne Brion, University of Dayton

Cellphones are everywhere – including, until recently, in schools.

Since 2023, 29 states, including New York, Vermont, Florida and Texas, have passed laws that require K-12 public schools to enforce bans or strict limits on students using their cellphones on campus.

Another 10 states have passed other measures that require local school districts to take some kind of action on cellphone usage.

Approximately 77% of …

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