US EditionPennsylvania senators push bill mandating cellphone-free school days
- The proposed bill would require schools to implement all-day cellphone-free policies, with some exceptions.
- Research shows that since the rise of smartphone ownership among teens, rates of depression, anxiety, and suicide among adolescents have surged, and academic performance has declined.
- Proponents argue that restricting phones in schools will improve student focus, engagement, mental health, and academic outcomes.
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Pa. senators push bill mandating cellphone-free school days
Harrisburg, Pa. — Citing the steep decline in youth mental health and academic performance during the past decade, Sens. Devlin Robinson (R-37), Vince Hughes (D-7), and Steve Santarsiero (D-10) announced yesterday the introduction of bipartisan legislation requiring Pennsylvania schools to…
Lawmakers Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Prohibit Student Cellphone Use in Pennsylvania Schools - Senator Robinson
Legislation responds to alarming declines in youth mental health, academic achievement, and social engagement. HARRISBURG – Citing the steep decline in youth mental health and academic performance during the past decade, Sens. Devlin Robinson (R-37), Vince Hughes (D-7), and Steve Santarsiero (D-10) today announced the introduction of bipartisan legislation requiring Pennsylvania schools to adopt policies prohibiting student cellphone use during…
Lawmakers Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Prohibit Student Cellphone Use in Pennsylvania Schools - Pennsylvania Senate Republicans
Legislation responds to alarming declines in youth mental health, academic achievement, and social engagement. HARRISBURG – Citing the steep decline in youth mental health and academic performance during the past decade, Sens. Devlin Robinson (R-37), Vince Hughes (D-7), and Steve Santarsiero (D-10) today announced the introduction of bipartisan legislation requiring Pennsylvania schools to adopt policies prohibiting student cellphone use during…
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