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KY House passes bill that would limit student cell phone use
Studies show cell phones are a major distraction for primary and secondary education students. The Kentucky House unanimously passed a bill this week seeking to resolve the issue in public schools across the state.
House bill would allow schools to limit cell phone use in classrooms
The House Education Committee is set to take action on a bill that would allow county school boards to set limits on student cell phone use on school grounds and in classrooms. HB 2003 came from Gov.
Kentucky House unanimously passes bill that would keep kids off cell phones in school
The Kentucky House unanimously passed a bill aimed at keeping students off their phones during class. It's similar to the Ohio law requiring all schools to adopt a cell phone policy ahead of next school year. Kentucky's bill now heads to the senate.
Kentucky House passes bill to limit cellphone use in school
Kentucky schools are getting support to keep students off their cellphones while in the classroom. The House unanimously passed House Bill 208, which would require all school districts to adopt a policy that prohibits cellphone use during class, with some exceptions.
Georgia student phone, tablet ban passes House vote, heads to state Senate
In a full floor vote on Tuesday, the Georgia House of Representatives passed a ban on students having cellphones, tablets and other devices while in school.
Full phone ban in Florida schools gets unanimous support in House committee
Florida lawmakers voted to take a proposed phone ban in school another step forward on Tuesday.  The House Education Administration Subcommittee unanimously supported Rep. Demi Busatta’s proposal, HB 949,
Oklahoma lawmakers advance school cell phone ban bills
Oklahoma lawmakers advance bills banning cell phones in schools, requiring districts to adopt phone-free policies for the 2025-2026 year to improve learning.
Texas House bill aims to lock up cell phones during the school day
State Rep. Ellen Troxclair cited mental health issues related to social media as her motivation for filing the bill.
School cell phone ban passes Oklahoma House, Senate
State lawmakers are moving forward with measures in both the House and Senate to remove cell phones from Oklahoma classrooms.
Man shot outside White House had BB gun and ‘cell phone handgun,’ police say
D.C. police identified Andrew Dawson, of North Manchester, Indiana, as the man shot and critically wounded by Secret Service ...
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Unsealed documents shed light on FBI seizure of Congressman Scott Perry's phone
A search warrant affidavit from 2022 was provided Wednesday, dating back to the federal investigation into the Jan. 6, 2021 ...
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Tennessee House passes bill banning classroom cell phone use, one Senate vote remains
Rep. Gloria Johnson, D-Knoxville, said during the House debate that she is unaware of a school district that does not already have a cell phone or device policy in place ― and most have had them ...
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Tennessee school cell phone ban bill passes first committee hurdle
House Bill 932 would require all school districts in Tennessee ... Eight states – including Florida, California, Indiana and Louisiana – have already adopted statewide school cell phone bans. More ...