Here are the states banning cellphones in schools and what it means for students

Here are the states banning cellphones in schools and what it means for students

While many states have at least partially banned cellphones in the classroom this back-to-school season, some are still leaving those decisions to their local education agencies.

States Take Varied Approaches to Curbing Cell Phone Use in Classrooms

Alexandria, VA —In response to widespread teacher and school leaders’ reports about cell phone distractions in classrooms, 31 states and the District of Columbia have recently banned or restricted students’ use of the devices during the school day. Others let districts decide. Yet a new NASBE policy update suggests that such measures alone may not address the full range of harms to student safety and mental health arising from risky online behav…

Here are the states banning cellphones in schools and what it means for students - Everett Post

(WASHINGTON) — While many states have at least partially banned cellphones in the classroom this back-to-school season, some are still leaving those decisions to their local education agencies, according to a new data analysis conducted by ABC News. ABC News reached out to the education departments of every state, D.C., the U.S. Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico by email this summer to discuss the policies. Overall, 20 states (including D.C. and th…

Here are the states banning cellphones in schools and what it means for students - The Pulse of NH

Teenage girl using a smart phone during an exam in the classroom (StockPlanets/Getty Images)(WASHINGTON) -- While many states have at least partially banned cellphones in the classroom this back-to-school season, some are still leaving those decisions to their local education agencies, according to a new data analysis conducted by ABC News.ABC News reached out to the education departments of every state, D.C., the U.S. Virgin Islands and Puerto …