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Which States Have Banned Cell Phones in Schools?

As of Dec. 2025, 35 states and Washington, D.C., have signed or already enacted laws or policies regarding…

Insights January 20
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Top K-12 Campus Safety Articles from 2025: ICE, the Education Department, and Cell Phone Bans

Here are the most-read K-12 Campus Safety stories from this year.

Insights December 24
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Kids and Cell Phones: Early Smartphone Use Linked to Depression, Obesity

A new study found 12-year-olds who own a smartphone are at an increased risk of obesity, depression, and…

Insights December 3
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Broward County Public Schools’ enhanced safety measures include wearable panic alarm badges for staff, continued cellphone restrictions, and free breakfast. Alyssa's Law

Broward County Schools Welcome Students Back with New Safety Measures and Policies

Broward County Public Schools’ enhanced safety measures include wearable panic alarm badges for staff, continued cellphone restrictions, and…

News August 11
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Toledo Public Schools requires students to store phones in secure pouches or lockboxes during school hours starting August 2025 under new district policy. school cell phone ban

Toledo Public Schools Implement Cell Phone Ban

Toledo Public Schools require students to store phones in secure pouches or lockboxes during school hours starting August…

News July 16
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The state’s new cell phone ban law requires schools to adopt comprehensive policies by August 1. New York school cellphone restrictions,

New York Schools Prepare for Bell-to-Bell Cell Phone Ban Starting This September

The state’s new cell phone ban law requires schools to adopt comprehensive policies by August 1.

News July 8
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Texas Governor Signs Bill Banning Cell Phones in Schools

House Bill 1481 requires districts to have consequences in place for students who are found using their cell…

News June 24
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New York to Implement School Cell Phone Ban This Fall

New York's school cell phone ban requires students to put away their devices for the entire school day,…

News May 7
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North Carolina Governor Announces Advisory Council to Bolster Student Safety and Well-Being, Josh Stein, cell phone bans

North Carolina Governor Announces Advisory Council to Bolster Student Safety and Well-Being

The council’s initial focus is to assist school systems in establishing cell phone-free classrooms.

News April 15