Lancaster Eagle-Gazette

Cell phones banned in Ohio schools, with some exceptions

The state budget bill signed by Gov. Mike DeWine bans students from using cell phones under most circumstances in K-12 public schools. Districts must adopt the policy by Jan. 1, 2026. While some ...

Drivers Are More Likely to Use Their Phones While Speeding, IIHS Study Says

Telemetry data analyzed by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety reveals a disturbing link between speeding and cell ...
Local 12 WKRC Cincinnati

'They said it's amazing': Local schools enforce stricter cell phone bans for students

CINCINNATI (WKRC) — Public schools across Ohio are intensifying their efforts to limit cell phone use during the school day, with many districts expanding restrictions to all grade levels. This move ...
Hawaii News Now

State education board adopts new cell phone use policy

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Stricter cell phone use rules are coming to all Hawaii public schools this coming school year. During a board meeting on Thursday, the Hawaii State Board of Education (BOE) ...
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Cell phone usage in school against the law in Texas

LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - If you’re a parent of a student who owns a cellphone, House Bill 1481 is now law in the state of Texas. This law prohibits student use of personal communication devices, which ...