Oklahoma one step closer to banning cell phones in the classroom
Some lawmakers’ top education priority this year at the state Capitol is to ban cell phones in Oklahoma classrooms.
Bill filed in North Carolina Senate would ban cell phones in class
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — Some state lawmakers want to see cell phones banned during class across North Carolina. A bill filed in the state Senate Wednesday would require phones and other devices to be ...
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NWA parents and teachers discuss phones in classrooms
“It's nearly impossible to teach an effective class when kids have their phone," NWA teacher Jennifer Richard said. Richard ...
Readers sound off on cell phone use, civil service workers and transit salaries
On any given day, at any given moment, an emergency situation could arise, and that is a scary thought for a parent (I’m a ...
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Senate committee clears bill to limit cellphone use in classrooms
Senate Bill 2151, which aims to restrict cell phone use in classrooms, has passed the Senate Committee, sparking mixed ...
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A bill requiring schools to have cell phone policies aims to boost classroom learning
The bipartisan legislative proposal isn’t mandating a statewide ban of phones in classrooms. Instead, it would require ...
Governor, students testify in support bill requiring school cell phone policy
A bill that would require K-12 school districts to establish policies to restrict or ban students using cell phones in school hours dials up a lot of support during a public hearing Tuesday afternoon.
Oklahoma House Committee passes "Bell to Bell, No Cell" bill
An Oklahoma House Committee passed a bill called the "Bell to Bell, No Cell" bill that's aimed at keeping cellphones out of classrooms, except under specific circumstances.
Arkansas schools adopt phone-free policy amid parent concerns over student safety
Schools across the state are implementing a cell phone free campus policy that is related to Governor Sander's Bell to Bell, ...
Close Up: School officials say cell phone ban is working; lawmakers want restrictions statewide
On this week's episode of Close Up, we take a deep look into cell phone use in Iowa schools and how successful bans and other ...
Parents share concern, support for bill restricting phones in schools
Some parents said cell phones are distracting in schools so, they should be taken away, while others believe restricting ...