US EditionGov. Tina Kotek Issues Executive Order Mandating ‘Bell-to-Bell’ Ban on Student Cellphones in Oregon Schools
- On Wednesday, Oregon’s Governor Tina Kotek issued Executive Order 25-09, which prohibits student cell phone use in all K-12 public schools during the school day.
- This directive comes after House Bill 2251, which aimed to implement a statewide cellphone ban for students, failed to advance past the Senate Committee on Education during the current legislative session.
- The order requires all school districts to adopt and enforce a 'bell-to-bell' cell phone ban policy by October 31, 2025, with full implementation by January 1, 2026.
- Research referenced in the announcement indicates that removing cell phones from classrooms can add between one and six additional hours of teaching time each week, while also enhancing student concentration, engagement, and overall mental health.
- With this policy, Oregon joins 26 other states in regulating student cellphone use, aiming to foster healthier learning environments despite varied responses from students, parents, and educators.
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ARKANSAS (KTAL/KMSS) — A new Arkansas state law will ban the use of electronic devices during the school day. Senate Bill 142, also known as the "Bell to Bell, No Cell Act," prohibits students from possessing cell phones or other personal electronic devices during school hours. The new law aims to create a more focused and distraction-free learning environment. Texarkana school phone-free policy, what you need to know Students will not be …
Gov. Kotek signs executive order banning phone use by students in public schools
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) -- Oregon Governor Tina Kotek signed an executive order Wednesday morning banning the use of cell phones by students in K-12 public schools in an effort to "improve student educational outcomes and mental wellbeing." In a press release Wednesday morning, Kotek's office shared Executive Order 25-09, which they said will address the governor's goals of delivering high-quality education and protecting "young learners' safety, …
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