States Intensify Efforts to Ban Cellphones in Schools

Amid growing concerns over distractions, more states are advocating for cellphone bans in classrooms to improve student focus and interaction.

Educators nationwide report increasing distractions from cellphone use in classrooms, with students engaging in activities like watching Netflix, gambling, and social media browsing during lessons.
A consensus among teachers and experts is emerging in favor of banning cellphones during class hours to enhance teaching and learning environments.
Utah's Governor Spencer Cox recently called for cellphone removal in classrooms, citing studies that show improved learning outcomes and student interactions when phones are absent.
Legislation aimed at studying the impact of cellphone use on student mental health and academic performance has been introduced by bipartisan U.S. senators.
Effective enforcement of cellphone bans requires school administration involvement, as policies allowing phones in backpacks have proven to be ineffective.