Teachers Say Indiana’s New Bell-to-Bell Phone Ban Makes Enforcement Easier

Teachers say Indiana’s new bell-to-bell phone ban makes enforcement easier

By Mackenzi Klemann, Stateline September 21, 2026 Indiana’s new “bell-to-bell” ban on student cellphones in K-12 schools has made it easier for teachers like Andrew Biller to confiscate phones or send students to the principal’s office. The Anderson High School student publications advisor said few teachers in the past wanted to enforce the school’s “silent-and-away” policy,…

Teachers say Indiana's new bell-to-bell phone ban makes enforcement easier

Indiana’s new “bell-to-bell” ban on student cellphones in K-12 schools has made it easier for teachers like Andrew Biller to confiscate phones or send students to the principal’s office. The Anderson High School student publications advisor said few teachers in the past wanted to enforce the school’s “silent-and-away” policy, which previously permitted students to use their […]

Teachers say Indiana’s ‘bell-to-bell’ phone ban makes enforcement easier

STATEWIDE (Indiana Capital Chronicle)–Indiana’s new “bell-to-bell” ban on student cellphones in K-12 schools has made it easier for teachers like Andrew Biller to confiscate phones or send students to the principal’s office. The Anderson High School student publications advisor said few teachers in the past wanted to enforce the school’s “silent-and-away” policy, which previously permitted students […]

Teachers say Indiana's 'bell-to-bell' phone ban makes enforcement easier

Indiana’s new “bell-to-bell” ban on student cellphones in K-12 schools has made it easier for teachers like Andrew Biller to confiscate phones or send students to the principal’s office. The Anderson High School student publications advisor said few teachers in the past wanted to enforce the school’s “silent-and-away” policy, which previously permitted students to use their […]