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Fairfax County Public Schools to weigh stricter cellphone ban for high schools

The Georgia House of Representatives passed the Distraction-Free Education Act with 143 votes in favor and 29 against, banning student use of cellphones and devices during school hours.
If the Senate approves the bill, it will go to Governor Brian Kemp for a signature, which could enforce the ban in K-8 classrooms by January 1, 2026.
Lee County schools will require students to keep their phones in their backpacks starting this fall, restricting their use during school hours.
Concerns regarding communication during emergencies have been raised by parents, who emphasize the need for effective notification systems.

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PBS NewsHour

Why Oklahoma is pushing for all-day cellphone restrictions in class

Oklahoma is moving two bills through the state legislature that would restrict students from using cellphones while at schools in hopes that it will improve educational outcomes.

3 days ago·Washington, United States

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Northern Virginia Magazine

Fairfax County Considers a Stricter High School Cellphone Policy

The Fairfax County Public School system is considering new staff recommendations for high school students’ cellphone usage and storage. The new policy would prohibit phone usage throughout the entire school day, with the exception of lunch time. During lunch, students would be allowed access to their phones in designated areas. Currently, FCPS high school students are not allowed to access their phones during class times. The new proposal includ…

3 days ago

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Carolina Journal

Senate passes bill restricting student cell phone use in class

On Tuesday, the Senate passed, with bipartisan support, “Student Use of Wireless Communication Services,” a bill that would effectively ban cell phone use during class time. The bill is sponsored by state Sens. Michael Lee, R-New Hanover, Lisa Barnes, R-Nash, and Jim Burgin, R-Harnett. SB 55 passed 41-1 in the Senate. There were seven excused absences, 5 Democrats and 2 Republicans, and one senator, Terrence Everitt, D-Wake, who did not vote. S…

3 days ago

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Fox5 DC

FCPS looking to expand 'cell phone free' education

It appears Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) will be tightening its grip on student cell phone use during the school day.

3 days ago·Washington, United States

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Fairleigh Dickinson University

FDU Poll Finds NJ Narrowly Favors School Cell Phone Ban

The post FDU Poll Finds NJ Narrowly Favors School Cell Phone Ban appeared first on Fairleigh Dickinson University.

3 days ago

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Pritzker wants Illinois to be latest state to ban cellphones in classroom

Are cellphones a useful tool or a distraction in the classroom? According to Gov. JB Pritzker, they’re a distraction, and he has proposed banning them during classroom instruction.

4 days ago

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