School cellphone ban: What's in Gov. Kathy Hochul's plan and how could it work on Long Island?
Cutting down on kids' screen time is popular among many Long Island educators and parents. But some said the state should let school districts set their own policies.
What's in Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds' proposed school cellphone ban? Here's the highlights:
At a minimum, Iowa’s school boards would have to enact a policy to ban cellphone use during instructional time.
Local control over school cellphone ban 'extremely important,' NYSED says
The legislation Hochul is proposing is both direct and vague: It requires school districts to implement a school-wide, full-day ban on cell phones but gives them control over how to do it.
Proposed legislation aims to ban cellphone use in Maryland schools
BALTIMORE -- A proposed bill aims to ban cell phone use in Maryland schools. House Bill 192 would prohibit students from using a cell phone during school hours except for specific circumstances.
NYC schools chancellor backs cellphone ban, but says plan needs more funding
The NYC chancellor supports students using magnetic locking pouches to keep their phones with them, which, if needed, could be opened with a magnet located in the school.
New study reveals just how much time kids spend on cellphones during the school day
The findings lend some credence to Gov. Kathy Hochul's call for a school cellphone ban in New York. CBS News New York's Carolyn Gusoff reports.
Proposed New York school cellphone ban appears to get backing from new study on usage. Here's what the findings reveal.
A new study has revealed just how much time kids spend on their phones during the school day, and it lends some credence to Gov. Kathy Hochul's call for a cellphone ban​.
Committee passes cell phone ban bill in Arkansas schools
The Senate committee passed the Bell to Bell No Cell Act on Monday in a meeting, and now it will go to the full Senate.
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