Ohio Budget Includes Provision to Ban Student Cellphone Use in Public Schools

DCPS rolls out districtwide phone ban to cut distractions

DCPS to enforce districtwide ban on cell phones and electronic devices in 2025. Policy aims to reduce distractions and improve student learning.

Ohio budget includes provision to ban student cellphone use in public schools

The provision requires each school district, community school and STEM school to ban student cellphone use during instructional hours by Jan. 1, 2026.

Parents, school leaders weigh in on proposed cell phone ban in Ohio public schools

If passed, Senate Bill 158 would ban cell phones in Ohio public schools, with some exceptions. Lawmakers say it's intended to cut down distractions.