New Tennessee Education Laws Bring Changes to Schools

UPDATE: TN students to return to stricter cell phone policies during 2025-26 school year

The law requires school districts in the state to adopt a cell phone policy that bans cell phone use during instructional time.

New Tennessee education laws bring changes to schools

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — This year, back-to-school will bring new books, new binders and some new bills. Tennessee lawmakers passed several education-related pieces of legislation this session. House Democrats push for seat on new K-12 education committee This school year, sixth through 12th graders will be taught social media and internet safety, including lessons on artificial intelligence and digital wellness, thanks to a law passed by…

Are students allowed cell phones in Tennessee classrooms? What to know ahead of 2025-26 school year

Here's how Middle Tennessee school districts are implementing the state's new "cell phone ban" in classrooms.

What will a new student cellphone ban look like in Memphis schools?

Memphis school board members will vote next week on a revised student cellphone policy to align with new state standards.

Putting the phone away

Schools across the country prepare to implement new cellphone policies

Jeffco schools’ pilot phone ban succeeded: So why delay a policy? - Golden Transcript

After Bear Creek High School restricted phone use in classrooms, teachers and administrators noticed a striking shift in student behavior. In fact, Jeffco’s Chief of Staff, Lisa Relou, told the school board on June 12 that the surge in student engagement was so significant that in classrooms where phone use had previously been permitted, “teachers were encouraged to plan more curriculum into their lessons.” Teachers also reported near-universal …