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For the 1 in 4 teens with ‘problematic smartphone use,’ Pennsylvania’s proposed bell-to-bell cellphone ban might not be a simple solution

Companion bills would require K-12 students to store phones away all day, while supporters say the rule could curb distractions and social media conflicts.

Summary by The Conversation
Heavy smartphone and social media use among kids can lead to poor sleep, anxiety and depression, bullying, attention difficulties and academic challenges. EMS-Forster-Productions/DigitalVision Collection via Getty ImagesPennsylvania is moving toward a statewide “bell-to-bell” cellphone ban in public schools. The state Senate and House of Representatives have advanced companion bills that would require students in grades K-12 to keep cellphones t…

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The Conversation broke the news on Monday, July 6, 2026.
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