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D.C. would ban phones in public schools under new bill

D.C. would ban smart phones in public schools under a new bill introduced Monday in the D.C. Council. Why it matters: With English and math test scores sagging, lawmakers hope removing access to personal devices will improve education outcomes.

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Iowa bill to ban handheld phones while driving advances

A bill to ban handheld phones while driving is moving forward in the Iowa Legislature after passing a subcommittee meeting on Wednesday. Why it matters: While the legislation has struggled to pass over the last few years,

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'I think this is the year': Iowa lawmakers push for bill banning cellphones while driving

Iowa lawmakers are trying again, after years of efforts, to pass a law banning the use of cellphones while driving. And they say it has new momentum.

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Will Iowa pass a hands-free driving bill? Lawmakers say ‘this could be the year’

Iowa Republican lawmakers say this could be the year they finally ban motorists' handheld use of cellphones behind the wheel.

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Iowa Senate passes hands-free driving bill, waiting on House for agreement

The Iowa Senate once again moved forward with a hands-free driving bill.Its something Iowa lawmakers have been trying to get to Gov. Reynolds desk for years.

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TikTok loaded phones are selling for thousands online after momentary ban

Now phones that already have TikTok installed on them are suddenly a hot commodity. Dozens of listings for phones and tablets ...

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Cell phone ban in NY schools? Hochul wants it done under $252B budget plan

A $252 billion New York budget plan by Gov. Kathy Hochul would ban student cell phones during school and hike school aid by ...

Teacher pay raises, cell phone ban top Oklahoma Senate's education agenda

Oklahoma Senate Education Committee leaders announced key initiatives, including teacher pay raises, classroom cellphone bans ...

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Could DC schools see a cellphone ban?

The "Heads Up! Distraction-Free Learning Amendment Act of 2025" seeks to implement policies across D.C. schools to limit ...

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A bill requiring schools to have cell phone policies aims to boost classroom learning

The bipartisan legislative proposal isn’t mandating a statewide ban of phones in classrooms. Instead, it would require ...

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Hochul student cell phone ban would require N.Y. students to give up devices from ‘bell to bell’

Hochul wants to allocate $13.5 million in New York’s state budget to curb the use of cellphones in public schools, the ...

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New group launches push for cell phone ban in NY schools: ‘Our kids’ well-being has collapsed’

Smartphone use in our schools has supercharged in-school violence and bullying, created an educational environment full of ...

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Attorney: Cell phone ban could face legal challenges

Governor Kathy Hochul's initiative to ban cell phone use by students during school hours is gaining traction among educators, ...

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Gov. Hochul to N.Y. parents concerned over cell phone ban: Time to cut the cord

Gov. Hochul has been advocating for restrictions since last spring amid growing concerns over the mental health of young ...

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Staunton cell phone ban could be more strict next year; Augusta County changes school board meeting time: Chalkboard

Staunton schools' cell phone policy could get more strict next year. Augusta County is changes the time of its school board ...

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds proposes school cell phone ban

Governor Kim Reynolds explained the bill aims at restricting cell phones during instructional time to prioritize learning and ...

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