The New York State teachers union, NYSUT, unanimously passed a resolution calling for “bell-to-bell” restrictions on smartphones, smartwatches, and earbuds in schools Friday. According to NYSUT, the restrictions would last from school opening to dismissal,

The guidelines issues Tuesday by the Virginia Department of Education must be in place in all public schools by Jan. 1 of next year

School in California will now be required to limit or ban the usage of smartphones in schools under a new state law.

California joins Florida and Louisiana in legislation that seeks to curb student phone access in the classroom.

Under the new law, California elementary and secondary schools have until 2026 to implement guidelines to reduce smartphone usage. The rules can be relaxed in case of emergencies or health issues.

Gov. Newsom signed the Phone-Free Schools Act into law. It requires California school districts to draft policies restricting or banning student cellphone use.

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 impacts of social media on children.