It will be illegal for Oklahoma drivers to hold a cell phone while driving through active school or construction zones, ...

VERMILION PARISH, KATC - Louisiana has joined a growing number of states cracking down on cell phone use in public schools. Governor Jeff Landry signed a bill banning students from having cell phones ...

Legislators held a pair of hearings in the fall of 2024 to study the effects of limiting phone use at school. Researchers testified about the addictive effect phone usage has on the developing brains ...

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 ...

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 ...

KATY, Texas – One major district in the Greater Houston area has announced a new cell phone policy that is being widely discussed as the school year gets underway. According to the Katy Independent ...

Gov. Tina Kotek signed an executive order banning cell phones in schools. While implementation isn't required until January, some districts are getting a head start. Bethel School District started ...