Supporters have argued the devices in school distract students and encourage heavy use of social media, contributing to a growing mental health crisis among the nation’s youth.

It might be too late for parents to dream about a screen-free summer for their kids, but the Massachusetts Senate is moving closer to banning them in classrooms statewide.

"Major barriers to student growth" "Today's action means that Massachusetts is one step closer to making schools cell phone-free," said Senate President Karen Spilka and Senator J