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 December 2
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Mobile Credentials Emerge as Leading Access Control Option
Access control is going mobile, with phone-based options becoming increasingly popular in installations across all vertical markets.
Insights November 7
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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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
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
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
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
Illinois Governor Proposes School Cell Phone Ban
The proposed school cell phone ban would make exceptions for emergencies, medical purposes, special education plans, or ESL…
News February 21
The Many Ways Mobile IDs Can Revolutionize College Campus Life
Here’s how institutions of higher education can successfully transition to mobile credentials and enjoy the numerous advantages this…
Insights January 24
