Gov. Gavin Newsom signs bill to make California schools phone-free. Here’s when it takes effect
California school districts will be required to limit or prohibit the use of smartphones in public schools following Gov. Gavin Newsom’s signature of a new bill into law Monday. AB 3216, authored by Republican Assemblymember Josh Hoover of Folsom, requires school districts to adopt a policy to limit or ban phones on school campuses by July 1, 2026.
California Schools Must Restrict Phones Under New Law Signed by Newsom
Calls for crackdowns have mounted with reports of cyberbullying and studies indicating that smartphones are harmful to children’s mental health.
Gavin Newsom signs restrictions on cell phones in schools
Gavin Newsom signed legislation on Monday that will restrict student cell phone use at school, responding to what he has described as a spiraling mental health crisis among children. The governor made plans to cut back kids’ screen time in June after Surgeon General Dr.
Gov. Newsom signs legislation aimed at limiting cell phone use in California schools
Governor Gavin Newsom on Monday signed legislation that directs school districts across the state of California to draft and implement policies that will limit students' use of cell phones during the school day.
Newsom signs 'phone-free school act' into law
Josh Lowenthal discusses Newsom's plan to ban or restrict smart phone use on school campuses. This college football season is still devoid of major upsets, but some teams have played tougher schedules than others.
Gov. Newsom signs bill banning the use of cellphones during school hours
Gov. Gavin Newsom on Friday signed a bill that restricts the use of smartphones on school campuses in California.
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Virginia’s new cell phone-free classroom rules: What students and parents need to know
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Virginia Department of Education releases final cell phone-free school guidelines
The Virginia Department of Education announced on Tuesday that it has published its final cell phone-free education ...
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VDOE releases cell phone-free education guidelines
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Virginia adopts statewide 'bell-to-bell' cell phone ban in public schools
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Gov. Youngkin says he's excited about Virginia's new school cell phone rules. Jones asks what about guns?
Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin is excited about new guidelines that will ban public school students from using cell phones during the school day.