Conservatives push for ban on phones in schools

Ban on classroom phones nears finish line in Iowa legislature

Under the legislation, all public school districts in Iowa would be required to adopt by July 1 minimum standards for restrictions on personal electronic devices.

The president of Murcia, Fernando López Miras, announced this Tuesday that he will expand the limitations to the individual use of laptops and tablets in classrooms...

Neighbors divided over proposed student cell phone ban bill

State lawmakers want to ban students from K-12 from using their wireless devices during the school day, but the plan is getting mixed reviews in our community. House Bill 1481 is designed to combat cyberbullying and recapture students' attention in classrooms. Some neighbors believe this would be a positive change for students, while others believe it would put them in harm's way. The bill has been filed and introduced, but no votes have been ta…

Cell phone restriction bill passes Senate, returns to House

IOWA (KWWL) -- One of Governor Reynolds' priorities this legislative session is one step closer to her desk- after the Iowa Senate unanimously amended and passed the cell phone restriction

Iowa Senate passes Gov. Reynolds' bill to restrict cellphone use at school, heads back to Iowa House

Senate lawmakers amended the bill passed by the Iowa House last week, which means it will be sent back to House lawmakers for another vote.

Most schools in Pennsylvania have passed on 'somewhat controversial' cell phone pouch program

PHILADELPHIA (TNS) — When his school board raised the prospect of banning cell phones, Superintendent Dan Taormina sunk in his seat.