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New rule: No cell phones for elementary and middle schoolers from 'bell to bell'
A new state law bans elementary and middle school students from using cell phones at school. High school students have limits on use as well.
Massachusetts Senate Democrats advancing ‘bell-to-bell’ cellphone ban in schools
Massachusetts Senate Democrats were preparing to advance legislation Tuesday that requires all public schools to implement a ...
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Norman Public Schools Board of Education approves bell-to-bell cell phone ban for 2025-26 academic year
A bell-to-bell cellphone ban will be enforced at Norman Public Schools beginning the 2025-26 school year as required by a ...
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School districts prepare for the ‘Bell to Bell, No Cell’ law to take effect
Govenor Sarah Huckabee Sanders passed a "Bell to Bell, No Cell" act that will take effect at the start of the 2025-2026 ...
School smartphone bans reflect growing concern over youth mental health and academic performance
According to the Pew Research Center, 67% of American adults support banning smartphones during class time, although only 36% support banning them for the entire school day. Notably, a majority of ...
Massachusetts lawmakers look to ban cell phone use in schools
Western Mass News reached out to the Massachusetts Teachers Association for comment. They told us they agree with device free ...