US EditionStudents face new cellphone restrictions in 17 states as school year begins
Thirty-five states have laws limiting cellphone use in schools to reduce distractions and improve learning, with 90% of teachers supporting these policies, a recent study found.
- For the 2024-25 school year, Kentucky is among 17 states plus Washington, D.C. that have introduced new limitations on cellphone usage in schools to enhance the educational environment.
- This wave follows Florida's 2023 law banning phones during school hours and endorsements by governors like Kathy Hochul and Gretchen Whitmer who prioritize such legislation.
- Supporters highlight benefits such as increased focus and safer environments, while surveys of 125 Georgia districts reveal parental resistance as a key challenge to regulating student phone use.
- A 2025 Pew study found 75% of adults favor banning phones in schools, and a 2024 NEA report showed 90% of teachers support these bans to limit distractions.
- The new policies' effectiveness remains uncertain with ongoing research on social media’s mental health impact, and some states continue to resist mandating phone restrictions emphasizing local control.
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