US EditionNew Hampshire House Committee Splits on Bill Banning Cellphone Use in Schools
- A New Hampshire House committee considered a bill on May 20, 2025, to ban cellphone use statewide in schools during school hours.
- The bill followed ongoing local debates and existing district bans like East Jackson's, which banned phones in class two years ago but allows use during breaks.
- Supporters cite reduced bullying, anxiety, and distractions as benefits, while opponents raise concerns about losing local control and emergency phone access.
- Lisa Freeman noted an audit found 90,000 pornography site visits from school-issued cellphones over a six-month period, while Rep. Glenn Cordelli emphasized efforts underway to enhance safety for students.
- If enacted, the bill would replace district policies with a uniform statewide ban, implying tighter restrictions but leaving some exceptions, while local opposition signals ongoing debate.
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Chicago Tribune
Independent EspañolHalf of US States Ban or Regulate Cell Phones in Schools, and More Will Follow.
By JEFF AMY ATLANTA (AP) — Florida became the first state to pass a law regulating cellphone use in schools in 2023. Just two years later, half of U.S. states have laws in place, and more are likely to follow suit. This year, bills have moved quickly through legislatures in states as diverse as New York and Oklahoma, reflecting a broad consensus that phones are harmful to children.
New Hampshire House committee splits on bill banning cellphone use in schools
Democrats are now opposing a bill to ban cellphone use in schools over concerns about intrusions on local control, but the Republican majority is moving forward, saying the issue demands action.
Senators Hear Bipartisan Bill Requiring Schools To Regulate Cell Phone Use
The House-passed measure requires school districts to adopt policies restricting students’ cell phone use “from bell to bell.” The post Senators Hear Bipartisan Bill Requiring Schools To Regulate Cell Phone Use appeared first on Texas Scorecard.
Park City School District considers comprehensive cell phone ban
Park City School District officials are exploring a district-wide cell phone policy that could restrict student device usage from bell to bell following the passage of Senate Bill 178 earlier this year.Superintendent Lyndsay Huntsman emphasized that a new policy is being crafted to improve student engagement, youth mental health and human connection. It’s also in response to a new law taking effect July 1 that prohibits the use of cell phones an…
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