RCSD Holds Hearing on Upcoming Cellphone Ban

Albany is starting the statewide school cellphone ban early

The state cellphone ban in schools doesn’t start until fall, but Albany is starting now.

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Morning Report: San Diego Unified Officially Has a Cell Phone Ban

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San Diego Unified to ban cellphones during school day starting Aug. 11

San Diego Unified’s phone-free school day policy will begin Aug. 11. (Graphic courtesy of SDUSD) The San Diego Unified School District board Tuesday approved a new phone-free school day policy for the 2025-26 school year, with implementation beginning Aug. 11. The policy applies to all students in grades TK–12, requiring phones to be turned off and out of sight, such as in backpacks, during regular school hours. SDUSD is an early adopter of Cali…

Kingsport school board bans cell phone use during school day

The new policy says devices are to be "stored and turned off" throughout the school day, with penalties for students not complying on first, second and subsequent offenses soon to be determined, Kingsport City Schools Assistant Superintendent of Adminitration Andy True said.

RCSD holds hearing on upcoming cellphone ban

District leaders have to adopt a policy by Aug. 1.