Youngkin Signs Virginia Law Limiting 'Bell-to-Bell' Cellphone Use in Public Schools

Florida Governor Considering Bill Banning Cell Phones in Schools

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is considering a state bill that seeks to keep students away from cell phones in schools. The bill, known as HB 1105, was approved by the House of Representatives on May 2 with 85 votes in favor and 14 against, and by the state Senate with 26 votes in favor and 5 against. It was sent to DeSantis’s office on May 23 for his signature. If enacted by the governor, the law will take effect on July 1, 2025. The bill prohibits…

Youngkin signs Virginia law limiting 'bell-to-bell' cellphone use in public schools

Virginia's new law, signed by Gov. Youngkin, restricts cellphone use in schools to enhance academic performance and mental health, with specific exceptions.

Virginia Governor Vetoed Bill to Make Black History Classes Count Towards Graduation. What’s Next? - Royal Examiner

A Northern Virginia faith leader and parent said she will continue asking state lawmakers to make two African-American history courses count towards the state’s graduation requirements for history, after the governor — who vetoed the measure and whose four-year term is sunsetting — leaves office. Pastor Michelle Thomas, president of the NAACP Loudoun Branch, and Robin Reaves Burke of the Loudoun Freedom Center proposed the concept to state Del. …

Youngkin signs Virginia law limiting ‘bell-to-bell’ cellphone use in public schools

Republican Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin signed a bill into law Friday limiting cellphone use for all Virginia public elementary, middle and high school students.  Youngkin, who built his political career championing parents’ rights in education, ceremoniously signed two versions of the bill, HB1961 and SB738, at the Carter G. Woodson Middle School in Hopewell, Virginia. Youngkin said it was a fitting location for a day filled with such “hope.” “…

Gov. DeSantis signs school cellphone restrictions bill - Ocala Gazette

Gov. Ron DeSantis on Friday signed a bill that will expand a restriction on cellphone use in Florida schools. The bill (HB 1105), which was approved by the Legislature on May 2, revises law that has prevented students from using cell phones during instructional time. The bill will prohibit cellphone use throughout the school day […] Share Post Email To access this entire article, you must Become an Ocala Gazette Member or Subs…

School Cell Phone Restrictions Signed

Gov. Ron DeSantis on Friday signed a bill that will expand a restriction on cell-phone use in Florida schools.