Gov. JB Pritzker announced efforts that would ban cellphones in Illinois classrooms. Here's what you need to know.

Gov. JB Pritzker on Wednesday proposed a statewide ban on cell phones in school classrooms, as part of an effort to improve students' performance and mental health by removing electronic devices that many have said have become major distractions.

The proposed school cell phone ban would make exceptions for emergencies, medical purposes, special education plans, or ESL learners.