NJ School Phone Ban Signed Into Law By Governor Murphy

NJ to officially ban cell phones in schools

RAMSEY, N.J. (PIX11) -- School hallways are going to look much different in New Jersey. On Thursday, Governor Phil Murphy signed into law a bell-to-bell ban on cell phones in schools. It's been a priority of his since he touted his support for the ban in last year's State of the State address. "With the [...]

Gov. Murphy signs bill to ban cellphones in classrooms

Gov. Phil Murphy speaking at Ramsey High School on Jan. 8, 2026, before signing a bill that will ban cellphones in K-12 classrooms beginning next school year. (Photo by Jake Hirsch/Governor’s Office.) New Jersey public school districts will be required to bar their students from using cellphones and other smart devices during school hours under a bill signed into law by Gov. Phil Murphy Thursday. Murphy, a Democrat whose second term ends on Jan.…

N.J. adopts ‘bell-to-bell’ cell phone ban policy for public schools

Districts must now develop local policies restricting cell phone use during school hours. The policies are set to take effect for the 2026-2027 school year.

Bill banning cell phone use in NJ schools signed by Murphy

New Jersey adopts 'bell-to-bell' cellphone ban in schools

New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy signed a "bell-to-bell" student cellphone ban into law Jan. 8. Here's what to know and what happens next.

Gov. Murphy signs law banning cellphones in New Jersey public schools

NJ Gov. Phil Murphy will sign a "bell to bell" school cellphone ban into law Thursday to help improve students' mental health in New Jersey.