If H.B. 340 becomes state law, school districts would need to adopt policies that prohibit phones, headphones, tablets and other devices by Jan.1, 2026 and implement those bans on July 1, 2026. MGN MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – There could be a major change in schools across Georgia as a bill to ban cell phone usage…
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) – Georgia lawmakers are debating a statewide ban on cell phones in schools. The Distraction-Free Education Act, House Bill 340, would require school districts to create a plan to secure students’ phones while in school. “From bell to bell, no cell. From the beginning of the day, you put your…
DES MOINES, Iowa (Gray Media Iowa Capitol Bureau) – Next year, Iowans may see legislation to restrict cell phones in public school classrooms. Thursday, Governor Kim Reynolds told us it’s something she’s looking to propose in the next legislative session. “We’ve seen some bullying with that. It’s just…kids need to focus on learning. We’re not…