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Gov. Mills called for a bell-to-bell school cellphone ban. What does that mean?
Gov. Janet Mills proposes a strict statewide ban requiring students to secure phones during school hours, citing research linking bans to improved attention, safety, and mental health.
- During her January 27, 2026 address, the governor announced a cellphone policy requiring students to surrender devices at the start of the day, to be included in her supplemental budget.
- According to Education Week, 23 states had bell-to-bell cellphone bans by January 1, 2026, and research finds removing phones improves student performance and behavior.
- The Maine State Legislature discussed a bell-to-bell cellphone ban during the Jan. 27, 2026, State of the State Address, with districts like Portland, MSAD 75, and MSAD 73 reporting positive results using Yondr pouches.
- Last session's amendments left the Maine Legislature reluctant, with support likely depending on individual members and constituent feedback, according to committee members.
- While students often resist, advocates say bell-to-bell bans remove the burden from teachers and administrators, and support groups cite improved socialization and behavior.
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Gov. Mills called for a bell-to-bell school cellphone ban. What does that mean?
Maine would join more than 20 states that ban cellphones for the entire school day. Several districts have already adopted their own policies, but statewide mandates of any kid often meet resistance here.
·Lewiston, United States
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Mississippi lawmakers push bills to ban cellphone use in schools
Cellphones could soon become a rarer sight in classrooms, thanks to the Mississippi Legislature. The House Education Committee passed a bill during its Wednesday meeting that would require local school boards to enact policies that restrict or prohibit the use of cellphones during the school day. The Senate Education Committee greenlit a similar bill during its meeting last week, which bodes well for the legislative success of the policy. Rep. S…
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