Should Illinois adopt Gov. JB Pritzker's proposal to ban cellphones in schools? Here's what readers say
Some readers support the plan to keep phones out of kids' hands during classroom time, while others either say that it won't work or that the students should have access to the devices in case of an emergency.
Do 90% of Wisconsin school districts ban cellphones during class time?
The 90% figure comes from testimony by the Department of Public Instruction, which conducts an annual Digital Learning Survey. Most districts in that 90% bucket allow students to use phones in common areas but not classrooms.
Republicans want to ban cell phones in classrooms. Do 90% of districts already do that?
Democrats argued the bill would take away local control from school boards. Kitchens said the vast majority already have cell phone restrictions.
West Michiganders react to possibility of statewide public school cellphone ban
Social media was one of the biggest factors behind the crackdown, whether it's seen as a distraction or a platform for cyber bullying.
Alabama moves closer to statewide student cell phone ban in schools
Alabama is getting closer to passing a statewide ban on student cell phone use in public schools. The legislation, called the FOCUS Act, would prohibit students from using a “wireless communication device” during the instructional day.
Tennessee could join Arkansas and other states to ban cell phones in schools
Tennessee could join a growing list of states banning cell phones in schools. House Bill 0932 would passed one hurdle in the state legislature.
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