In California, when classes are in session, cellphones will be required to be put away. New state law AB 272 passed by Gov. Gavin Newsom Monday aims to minimize cellphone use in the classroom in ...

The law, called the Phone-Free Schools Act, requires California’s 1,000 school districts, charter schools and county education offices to draft student cellphone policies by July 1, 2026.

One of the biggest issues administrators at Sutter Middle School in Folsom faced coming back to campus after COVID-19 shutdowns was the prevalence of cellphone use on campus.

The law, called the Phone-Free Schools Act, requires California's 1,000 school districts, charter schools and county education offices to draft student cellphone policies by July 1, 2026.

Folsom Cordova district leaders took initiative on limiting cellphone use, but the change is impending for all California public schools. In September, Gov. Gavin Newsom signed AB 3216, a bill ...

Student cellphone use at L.A. public schools will be banned starting in January to improve learning, limit distractions and decrease cyberbullying. June 18, 2024 ...

School district officials stressed the ban's importance in a news release at lausd.org. "Cellphone use in schools has gotten out of control,” said Jackie Goldberg, president of the district's board.

California would become the sixth state to require public schools to restrict or ban student smartphone use on school grounds under legislation Gov. Gavin Newsom has supported and is expected to sign.

San Mateo High School in California bans cellphones during school hours, promoting focus and reducing distractions. The program has shown positive effects on student well-being.

Teachers, locally and statewide have complained for years that cell phone use during school hours had gotten out of control.