If you're after a new cell phone with less of an environmental or social impact, you might be wondering whether there are any cell phones made in the USA these days. Buying locally and from ...

Local districts have written their own, new cell phone policies to incorporate a state ban on smartphones and other internet-capable devices during school hours. Some schools will make students leave ...

The state budget bill signed by Gov. Mike DeWine bans students from using cell phones under most circumstances in K-12 public schools. Districts must adopt the policy by Jan. 1, 2026. While some ...

As students across the country head back to class, one thing won't be coming with many of them: their cell phones. This year more states than ever are banning students' devices during school hours. In ...

The bill allows exceptions for students with disabilities, emergencies and other specific situations. While many districts already limit cell phone use, this would create a statewide policy. The bill ...

Ohio public schools, charter schools, and STEM schools will be required to ban cell phone use by January 1, 2026. Private schools are exempt from the ban, but some have already implemented similar ...

In public schools across the country, states are implementing "bell-to-bell" cell phone bans—policies that restrict smartphone use among students throughout the entire school day. As of this fall, 30 ...

This article has been updated to reflect updates provided by Upper Arlington City Schools and Olentangy Local Schools. The new school year is almost here, and with new Ohio laws surrounding cell phone ...

Rhode Island Gov. Dan McKee signed legislation into law on June 23 banning cell phones in schools. The new law mandates that each public school have a policy that includes a “prohibition on physical ...

Gov. Murphy has called for a statewide ban on cell phones in schools and proposed a grant program. Districts are divided on the cell phone issue, with some citing safety concerns and others ...