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

OHIO, JUN 30 – Ohio schools must adopt policies restricting cell phone use during class by 2026 to reduce distractions and improve student focus, with some exceptions for emergencies and health needs.

  • Ohio’s new two-year state budget includes a requirement that school districts establish policies prohibiting students from using cellphones during class time by January 1, 2026.
  • This measure followed increasing concerns about phone distractions in schools and support from Gov. Mike DeWine, who argued limiting phones enhances student focus and wellness.
  • The legislation allows exceptions for health-related device use, emergency situations, and teacher-approved learning needs, while also mandating social media literacy classes starting in the 2026-2027 school year.
  • Tom Hosler, Perrysburg superintendent, said phones cause learning and social issues, and John Fortney confirmed classrooms will become cellphone-free zones once signed into law.
  • The policy aims to reduce distractions, improve academic outcomes, and address mental health risks linked to social media, signaling Ohio's commitment to changing school culture regarding device use.
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Bernard Drainville formalizes with a regulation his plan of respect and civics at school, which includes the devotion and prohibition of cell phones from 2026. Recalcitrants will receive sanctions up to and including expulsion.

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WTOL 11 broke the news in on Monday, June 30, 2025.
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