Texas Official Calls for Cellphone Ban in Schools, Citing 'Harmful' Effects. Published Sep 19, 2024 at 1:24 PM EDT. By . Matthew Impelli is a Newsweek staff writer based in New York.

The Ysleta school district outlined how it will followed the Texas law that bans cellphones during class hours in public ...

Texas to enforce a statewide ban on cell phones and smartwatches in public schools starting August 4, 2025, due to House Bill ...

Some Texas school districts now limit or outright ban students from using their cellphones in class, and there's momentum to make that policy apply for the nearly 6 million children in public schools.

Texas governor signs statewide cellphone ban for public schools into law. ... children trapped inside used phones to call 911. School districts have 90 days to adopt the required policies.

Texas education commissioner calls for student cellphone ban in schools “If it were in my power, I would have already banned them in all schools in the state,” Morath said.

Texas schools are gearing up for a new law that bans personal devices in classrooms, which supporters say will help students ...

After the Texas House and Senate approved House Bill 1481, which bans students from using cell phones during school hours, ...

A ban on cell phones at public schools is welcomed by a large majority. In a Texas politics project poll released this week, at least 65% strongly or somewhat support the ban.

A ninth grader places her cellphone in to a phone holder as she enters class at Delta High School, Friday, Feb. 23, 2024, in Delta, Utah. Texas has banned personal cellphone use at schools, but ...

Texas governor signs statewide cellphone ban for public schools into law. ... children trapped inside used phones to call 911. School districts have 90 days to adopt the required policies.

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