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Bill to Restrict Phones During Class Time Advances to the Governor: What Does It Mean for the YONDR Program?

  • Massachusetts lawmakers have introduced House Bill 959 to ban cell phones from bell to bell in schools, now heading to Governor Josh Stein for approval.
  • Concerns over social media and cellphone use fueling youth mental health issues prompted Campbell and Cyr to support the STUDY Act, emphasizing managing device use for student well-being.
  • Research shows students without phones score 13–20% higher on tests, with improved lecture recall and grades, supporting bans in schools.
  • Following this momentum, North Carolina is expected to join 26 states enacting statewide cellphone bans requiring phones off from bell to bell with exceptions, as Gov. Stein is poised to sign the bill.
  • Beyond Massachusetts, a bipartisan consensus is emerging as California's law requiring school cellphone bans by 2026 reflects nationwide support for addressing youth cellphone harms.
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Fernando Alexandre stressed that “the law applies to all” but did not indicate when the measure will enter into force.

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