Portland Students Won't Be Allowed to Use Cellphones During School Day

Portland students won't be allowed to use cellphones during school day

Starting this fall, Portland Public Schools students will be banned from using any personal devices from the first bell up until the dismissal bell.

Portland public schools ban student cellphone use

The ban on phones, smart watches, and other devices was passed unanimously by the Portland Public Schools Board of Education on Tuesday night.

ACPS approves student cellphone policy

CUMBERLAND — The Allegany County Public Schools Board of Education Tuesday approved new student cellphone and telehealth policies.

InvestigateTV+: Examining both sides of the debate on cell phones in schools

Some states have banned cell phones in school, and others are strongly considering it. See the different approaches encouraging kids to hang up in class.

One way or another, NC legislators plan to ban student cellphones

NC House and Senate bills would restrict student use of cellphones, but in different ways. With bipartisan support, compromise seems likely.

Fayette County Schools vote to ban cellphones in the classroom

FAYETTEVILLE, W.Va. — The Fayette County Board of Education has unanimously taken a vote to ban the use of cellphones in the classroom. The board voted 5 to 0 at their Tuesday night meeting to follow through with the ongoing plans to prohibit cellphones, which coincides with HB 2003 that Governor Patrick Morrisey signed into…