We collected data on how 779 Michigan school districts are regulating student cellphones − here are the trends

A new law in Michigan requires school districts to make some choices about how to restrict cellphones.

By: Justin Heinze, University of Michigan; Brian Jacob, University of Michigan, and Elyse Thulin, University of Michigan School of Public Health, The Conversation

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Published: April 9, 2026

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Last Updated: 3 months, 3 weeks ago

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By Justin Heinze, University of Michigan; Brian Jacob, University of Michigan, and Elyse Thulin, University of Michigan School of Public Health

What is the best way to handle cellphones in schools?

That’s a question Michigan educators are grappling with this spring after Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed into law a ban on smartphone use in Michigan schools.

The law goes into effect in the school year that begins in August 2026. It requires public and …

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