RFK Jr. Advocates for School Cell Phone Bans, Facing Criticism Over Radiation Claims

While Kennedy highlights mental health and academic benefits, experts refute his assertions about cell phone radiation causing cancer.

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.