New Jersey statewide student phone ban

New Jersey statewide student phone ban

Released in January 2026, New Jersey’s statewide student cellphone ban was signed into law by Governor Phil Murphy and will take effect during the 2026–2027 school year, requiring all K–12 public schools in the state to restrict the use of cellphones and other internet-enabled devices during school hours.  As part of this “bell-to-bell” policy, school districts must adopt guidelines on restricting phones not only in classrooms but also on school…