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Banning cellphones in schools gains popularity in red and blue states

Cellphone bans in schools are gaining bipartisan support, with at least eight states enacting such measures over the past two years, according to multiple reports.
Concerns about screen time and classroom distractions have driven the push for bans, as stated by Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders.
Opposition from some parents centers on the need for emergency contact with their children during school hours, especially after recent school shootings.
The National Parents Union president, Keri Rodrigues, argues that banning phones won't address deeper issues like bullying and social media dangers.

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WCVB

Mass. may enact bell-to-bell cellphone restrictions in schools

Massachusetts AG Andrea Campbell proposes the "Study Act" to restrict cell phone use in schools, aiming to protect students' mental health and learning environment.

2 months ago·Boston, United States

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The Epoch Times

Bipartisan Support Grows for Cellphone Bans in Schools

A growing number of states are implementing or considering bans on cellphone use in schools, with support coming from both sides of the political aisle. At least eight states have enacted measures to restrict or prohibit student cellphone use in schools over the past two years, according to education officials. Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders, a Republican, and California Gov. Gavin Newsom, a Democrat, have both vocally supported cellphone …

2 months ago·New York, United States

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Yeshiva World News

Banning Cellphones In Schools Gains Popularity In Red And Blue States

Arkansas’ Republican Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders and California’s Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom have little in common ideologically, but the two have both been vocal supporters of an idea that’s been rapidly gaining bipartisan ground in the states: Students’ cellphones need to be banned during the school day. At least eight states have enacted such bans over the past two years, and proposals are being considered in several more states this year. …

2 months ago

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NJ Spotlight News

Education leaders praise proposed cellphone ban in NJ classrooms

Lawmakers move to enact accompanying legislation

2 months ago

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Fortune

Banning phones in schools is now getting support from both red and blue states alike: 'We have not done our job as grown-ups'

At least eight states have banned phone usage over the past two years, and proposals are being considered in several more states this year.

2 months ago·New York, United States

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Fast Company

Why school cellphone bans are gaining steam in these red and blue states

Arkansas’ Republican Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders and California’s Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom have little in common ideologically, but the two have both been vocal supporters of an idea that’s been rapidly gaining bipartisan ground in the states: Students’ cellphones need to be banned during the school day.At least eight states have enacted such bans over the past two years, and proposals are being considered in several more states this year.He…

2 months ago

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