Supporters have argued the devices in school distract students and encourage heavy use of social media, contributing to a ...

It's less clear what reception the proposal will get across the hall. House Speaker Ron Mariano has said that he recognizes that phones are a distraction in schools and that he also understands ...

School officials across the state are getting ready to enforce the FOCUS Act, which prohibits students from using cell phones ...

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

The bill proposes that all Massachusetts public school districts create and enforce "bell to bell" cell phone restriction policies. It next heads to the Senate Ways and Means committee.

Free School Day Policy' for all grades, effective Aug 11, promoting student focus and reducing distractions during school ...

Under a new Florida law, students in kindergarten through 8th grade are no longer allowed to use phones in the ...

Ohio lawmakers have been moving toward banning cell phones for some time. They passed a law in 2024 that required school ...