Educators advise caution as Ohio considers all-out cellphone ban in public schools

Ohio Senate votes 30-2 to ban student cellphone use in K-12 schools

There has been broad debate over the impact of K-12 student cellphone use on school atmosphere, academic performance and student mental health.

Ohio Senate votes to ban cell phones in classrooms

COLUMBUS — The Ohio Senate on Wednesday voted overwhelmingly to require all public schools to outright ban use of cell phones and similar devices during the instructional day — with a few exceptions.

Educators advise caution as Ohio considers all-out cellphone ban in public schools

Ohio's Senate Education Committee advanced a bill to ban student cellphone use, with exceptions including health reasons or emergencies.

Cell phone ban in Ohio schools advances through Senate committee

COLUMBUS, Ohio - With an eye on next school year, an Ohio Senate committee advanced a bill that would generally prohibit students’ cell phone use during class.

Ohio Senate Considers Cellphone Ban In Schools

Source: Jupiterimages / Getty Ohio Senate Passes Bill to Ban Cellphones in Public Schools: Debate Over Distraction, Safety, and Student Well-Being Continues Ohio’s Senate has taken a bold step toward reshaping the school environment by passing Senate Bill 158, a measure that would ban cellphone use in public schools. The legislation, which aims to reduce distractions and improve student engagement, now heads to the Ohio House of Representatives …

Ohio Senate backs school cell phone ban

The Ohio Senate passed legislation Wednesday that would prohibit almost all cell phone use by students during the school day starting in September 2025.  It passed the Senate nearly unanimously with members of both political parties lamenting the constant distraction of phones for students and what that might do to their developing psyches. Sen. Jane Timken, a Canton-area Republican, said the “unprecedented” rise in the use of cell phones has le…