Students in grades nine through 12 may use laptops, e-readers and similar devices for educational purposes at discretion of teachers, administrators.

A bill that would impose a statewide ban on cell phone use in schools is currently under consideration in the Senate, and has the governor's support. The bill would allow certain exceptions, such as ...

Devices that are no longer allowed include cell phones, smart watches, tablets, wireless headphones and earbuds, or any other device capable of connecting to the internet. School-issued laptops are ...

As the new school year rolls around, OzarksFirst is checking with districts across the Ozarks about how they plan on implementing the new cell phone ban for the school day, sparked statewide from ...

OLNEY, Md. (7News) — The new Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) cell phone policy takes effect in the 2025-26 school year and applies to cell phones, tablets, laptops and smartwatches. Elementary ...

Three Milwaukee area school districts implemented new cell phone policies for the 2024-25 school year, restricting student access during class. The districts have reported improved classroom behavior, ...

Most states have strict laws in place to prevent distracted driving through cell phone use, and Iowa and Louisiana are the latest to join this effort. Since July 1, Iowa drivers have been prohibited ...

Texas Governor Greg Abbott on Friday signed a bill banning students from using cell phones in school. House Bill 1481 requires public school districts or open-enrollment charter schools to adopt and ...