Studies have shown that cell phone use is a serious distraction for students that affects their mental health, social-emotional development and ability to concentrate in class.

There are exceptions to the rules. As an example, students can use their phones riding to and from school on a school bus if it does not interfere with the driver. Students can also access their ...

A large study on school cell phone bans has found mixed results. Teachers report fewer distractions when students lock phones ...

GREENSBORO, N.C. — Cell phone bans in schools may not be working as intended according to new research out of the University of North Carolina. A state law required every school district to have a ...

When Ballard High School in Louisville, Ky., restricted the use of cellphones, principal Jason Neuss expected student interaction to improve. He also hoped students would engage more with their ...

In January, Ohio implemented a cell phone policy, prohibiting public school students from using their phones throughout the school day, including between classes and during lunch. It’s been nearly ...

Indiana Gov. Mike Braun announced Thursday he signed a new law aimed at cutting down classroom distractions by limiting ...

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — As students returned from winter break across Oregon, a bell-to-bell cell phone ban went into effect in public schools statewide. The policy was put in place by Executive Order ...