California Schools Must Restrict Phones Under New Law Signed by Newsom
Calls for crackdowns have mounted with reports of cyberbullying and studies indicating that smartphones are harmful to children’s mental health.
Virginia’s New Cell Phone-Free Policy: What Local Schools Are Saying
The Virginia Department of Education is releasing its final guidance on creating cell phone-free education in the Commonwealth on Monday, and you have until Sunday to provide feedback.
California Passes Law to Ban or Restrict Smartphones in School
California Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law on Monday a bill that requires schools to limit or ban the use of smartphones, amid a growing consensus that excess usage can increase the risk of mental illness and impair learning.
Gavin Newsom signs restrictions on cell phones in schools
Gavin Newsom signed legislation on Monday that will restrict student cell phone use at school, responding to what he has described as a spiraling mental health crisis among children. The governor made plans to cut back kids’ screen time in June after Surgeon General Dr.
Gov. Gavin Newsom signs bill to make California schools phone-free. Here’s when it takes effect
California school districts will be required to limit or prohibit the use of smartphones in public schools following Gov. Gavin Newsom’s signature of a new bill into law Monday. AB 3216, authored by Republican Assemblymember Josh Hoover of Folsom,
California becomes latest state to restrict student smartphone use at school
School districts in California will have to create rules restricting student smartphone use under a new law Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom signed Monday. The legislation makes California the latest state to try to curb student phone access in an effort to minimize distractions in the classroom and address the mental health
Gov. Newsom signs legislation aimed at limiting cell phone use in California schools
Governor Gavin Newsom on Monday signed legislation that directs school districts across the state of California to draft and implement policies that will limit students' use of cell phones during the school day.
Gov. Newsom signs Phone-Free School Act, restricting cellphone usage on California campuses
Gov. Gavin Newsom on Monday signed legislation into law that directs school districts across California to draft and implement policies that will limit students' use of cell phones during the school day.
Gov. Newsom signs bill banning the use of cellphones during school hours
Gov. Gavin Newsom on Friday signed a bill that restricts the use of smartphones on school campuses in California.
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New Poll Reveals NYers' Views On Banning Cell Phone Use In Schools
With the new school year comes renewed debate over the use of cell phones in the classroom. Among New York parents of ...
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LAUSD will enforce a new cell phone ban during the school day starting in January.
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SUNY New Paltz hit-and-run driver pleads guilty, was on cell phone during crash
The Ulster County District Attorney's office said a Gardiner man pleaded guilty to manslaughter in the hit-and-run death of a ...
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TEA commissioner calls for phones to be banned from Texas classrooms
The commissioner of the Texas Education Agency told lawmakers last week that he wants cell phones to be banned in classrooms.
Google Prepares New Feature Boost For Millions Of Older Pixel Phones
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Driving in New Jersey While Using Handheld Cell Phones Is Still a Significant Problem
We continue to believe that such three-point imposition for a first offense would likely bring about a substantial decrease ...
Wallenpaupack administrators: Strict new phone policy going well
With students off their phones, the chatter in the cafeteria is "a little bit louder," says Wallenpaupack's middle school ...