Fulton County leaders considering banning cell phones, smart devices in schools

No cell, at least from bell to bell

Of the many education-related laws passed this most recent legislative session, the No Cell, Bell to Bell Act may have the biggest impact on today’s students.

Schools prepare to ban cellphones through eighth grade

ATLANTA — Schools across Georgia will have to figure out how to pry cellphones from students’ hands next year now that a new ban will be taking effect.

Governor signs bill banning cellphones in public schools - The Troy Messenger

Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey signed into law the Freeing our Classrooms of Unnecessary Screens for Safety (FOCUS) Act, which bans cellphone use by students in Alabama’s public schools. The bill, HB166, was sponsored by Rep. Leigh Hulsey, R-Pelham. The House passed the bill by a 79-15 margin and the Senate passed the bill by a 30-2 margin and sent the bill to Ivey for approval. “In my state of the state address, I repeated the requests of Alabama teache…

In Our Opinion: Smart move to ditch the cell from bell to bell

Cell phones in schools have become nearly ubiquitous, even among young students. As kids are getting ready to leave school in June, the adults are planning a major change for when school resumes in September.

Oklahoma law bans student cell phone use in classrooms for one year

Gov. Stitt signed Senate Bill 139, mandating no phone use in public schools. The goal is to reduce distractions and improve academic outcomes.

Gov. Ivey signs FOCUS Act banning cell phones in Alabama schools

The new law aims to reduce distractions in classrooms, allowing students to better focus on learning and improve academic outcomes.