US EditionHow One Bronx School Is Keeping Kids Off Their Cellphones
- On June 20, Governor Greg Abbott approved a new law that prohibits students across Texas from using wireless communication devices while attending school during regular hours.
- The bill follows concerns raised by Rep. Ellen Troxclair and others about student addiction to devices and distractions affecting mental health and academics.
- House Bill 1481 requires districts to adopt policies prohibiting device use, allowing exceptions for school-provided devices and cases like doctor's orders or safety protocols.
- The bill passed the House with a vote of 128 to 17 and was unanimously approved by the Senate with a 31 to 0 vote, requiring school boards to implement the new rules within 90 days, with the law taking effect immediately.
- The law marks a significant shift toward statewide device restrictions, while some parents and students express concern about emergency communication and enforcement challenges.
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Texas students' cell phones banned from schools under new law
AUSTIN (KXAN) — Texas Governor Greg Abbott signed a recently passed bill into law Sunday that will ban K-12 students from using cell phones and other personal communications devices during the school day. Related: Abbott signs over 300 bills Friday as deadline nears House Bill 1481 takes effect immediately; however, it is still months ahead of the 2025-2026 school year. The new law applies to public school and open-enrollment charter schoo…
VT pols vote to ban cellphones at school - Vermont Daily Chronicle
Vermont lawmakers voted Monday to ban smartphones and other electronic devices used by students during the school day. The goal is to improve academic performance as well as battle a disturbing rise in the rates of depression and anxiety among young people in the state.
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