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Senate Bill 78 mandates Indiana public schools to adopt phone bans during the full school day, with 63% of voters supporting the measure, now advancing to the House.
- On Jan. 20, the Indiana Senate approved Senate Bill 78 by a 28-19 vote after a 40-minute debate, advancing Sen. Jeff Raatz's proposal to the Indiana House.
- A Stand for Children Indiana survey showed more than 63% of 600 Hoosier voters support full-day phone bans, while Raatz said evidence links phone-free classrooms to better focus and outcomes.
- Under Senate Bill 78, schools would ban students from using or possessing wireless devices during the day, require districts to choose no-device or secure-storage policies, and expand device definitions to include smartwatches.
- Opponents warned the bill would face enforcement, cost and safety issues as eight Democrats and 11 Republicans voted against it, while Sen. Jean Leising noted students use phones for safety and schedules.
- Raatz said the House will need to resolve four implementation issues, and Rep. Jake Teshka, R-North Liberty, will sponsor the bill as broader education legislation moves through the House Education committee.
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Bell-to-bell cell phone ban passes Indiana Senate
A split state Senate voted 28-19 Tuesday to advance a bill establishing a “bell to bell” student cell phone ban despite skepticism at its enforcement capabilities and safety concerns. The author of Senate Bill 78, Sen. Jeff Raatz, R-Richmond, said it would require some tweaks as the bill advances to the House for consideration. Homewood-Flossmoor District 233 installed locked boxes in classrooms for students' cell phones at the beginning of this…
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hot1009.comSenate Advances Bell-to-Bell School Cellphone Limits in Indiana Schools
STATEWIDE–A divided Indiana Senate approved a bill Tuesday to tighten school cellphone restrictions, advancing the proposal to the House despite concerns about safety, cost and enforcement. Senate Bill 78, authored by Sen. Jeff Raatz, R-Richmond, passed the chamber 28-19 after a 40-minute floor debate. Eight Democrats and 11 Republicans voted against the measure. GOP votes in opposition were cast by Sens. Ron Alting of Lafayette, Eric Bassler of…
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Indiana Senate advances bell-to-bell school cellphone limits despite bipartisan concerns
A divided Indiana Senate approved a bill Tuesday to tighten school cellphone restrictions, advancing the proposal to the House despite concerns about safety, cost and enforcement.
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