Wisconsin lawmakers seek ‘bell-to-bell’ cell phone ban and internet regulations for children

By: Baylor Spears

Outlets: Wisconsin Examiner

Published: February 6, 2026

Words: 1,798

Last Updated: 3 weeks ago

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Wisconsin lawmakers are calling for the state to ban cell phones throughout the school day and to implement regulations on social media and other platforms in an effort to protect children from the negative consequences of internet and social media use.

The bills regulating cellphone and internet use are the result of a task force organized by Assembly Speaker Robin Vos (R-Rochester) last year. The group of lawmakers, which met four times, was tasked …

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