Rhode Island Gov. Dan McKee signed legislation into law on June 23 banning cell phones in schools. The new law mandates that each public school have a policy that includes a “prohibition on physical ...

Educators are pursuing creative tactics to limit their students' cell phone use in class. Some students are required to leave their phones in lockers, others store their phones in pouches that cannot ...

KATY, Texas – One major district in the Greater Houston area has announced a new cell phone policy that is being widely discussed as the school year gets underway. According to the Katy Independent ...

The bill allows exceptions for students with disabilities, emergencies and other specific situations. While many districts already limit cell phone use, this would create a statewide policy. The bill ...

Gov. Tina Kotek signed an executive order banning cell phones in schools. While implementation isn't required until January, some districts are getting a head start. Bethel School District started ...

Across the United States, more schools are implementing policies restricting cell phones as concerns about digital distraction, mental health and academic performance rise. The scale of the issue is ...