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NY lawmakers agree on plan for ‘bell-to-bell’ school cellphone ban
If approved, New York would join at least eight states that have banned or restricted students’ use of cellphones in schools.
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Katherine Heigl Shares Why She Doesn't Let Her Kids Use Phones 3 Days a Week
Katherine Heigl exclusively shared with E! News how limiting screen time of her and husband Josh Kelley's kids Naleigh, 15, ...
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Gov. Hochul announces $254B budget to ban phone use in school, send out rebate checks
New York State officials announced a tentative agreement Monday on a $254 billion budget that will prohibit most kids from ...
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New York State budget faces further delays amid ongoing disagreements over funding and proposed cell phone ban
The New York State budget was due on April 1, but several issues are holding it up. The New York state budget hasn’t been ...
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Anchor Bay schools to go cellphone-free
Anchor Bay schools are going cellphone-free this fall. The district is planning to roll out a new “Away-for-the-Day” device ...
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Armstrong Signs Bill Requiring Phone-Free K-12 Public Schools
A new law requiring K-12 public schools in North Dakota to adopt phone-free school policies may be the most impactful ...
Gov. Armstrong signs bill banning cell phone use in schools
BISMARCK, ND ( KXNET) — Students across the state will soon have to put away their phones during the school day. Governor ...
Raleigh private school to implement all-day cellphone ban for grades 10-12 next year
Ravenscroft plans to implement a full-day cellphone ban for students in grades 10 through 12 starting next school year, aiming to enhance human connections and boost learning outcomes. While the ...
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Gov. Armstrong To Sign Bill Friday Banning Cell Phone Use During Class in Public Schools
Gov. Kelly Armstrong will be joined by First Lady Kjersti Armstrong and Lt. Gov. Michelle Strinden at a bill signing to ban ...
Voices: Addiction, misinformation and bullying: Why Independent readers want phones banned in classrooms
With most Independent readers supporting a school smartphone ban, the overwhelming consensus was that phones are too ...
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Avondale Estates considers banning commissioners from using personal devices at meetings
The Avondale Estates City Commission is considering going unplugged at meetings. During the work session on April 23, ...