Overview

• HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has called for banning cell phones in schools, citing their negative impact on mental health and academic performance.
• Kennedy's claims that cell phone radiation causes cancer and neurological damage have been widely criticized as unsubstantiated by scientific consensus.
• Nine U.S. states have already implemented cell phone restrictions in schools, with bipartisan support for such measures growing nationwide.
• Studies confirm links between excessive cell phone use, particularly for social media, and increased risks of depression, anxiety, and lower academic performance among teens.
• Kennedy visited a Virginia high school with a cell phone ban, stating that students and teachers welcomed the policy as creating a healthier learning environment.