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Support for Cellphone Bans in Schools Reaches New High, Survey Finds
Support for all-day bans rises to 48%, while 77% of adults back in-class restrictions, according to a Pew Research Center survey.
- On Tuesday, July 28, 2026, Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker signed Senate Bill 2427, requiring all public school districts to implement "bell-to-bell" cellphone bans before the 2027-2028 school year.
- Legislation follows a Pew Research Center survey conducted May 26-June 1, 2026, finding 77% of U.S. adults support in-class cellphone bans, marking the second consecutive year of rising public support.
- Support for all-day bans has risen to 48%, up from 36% in 2024, with 81% of Republicans and 74% of Democrats favoring in-class restrictions across party lines.
- Illinois joins a growing national trend, as more than 20 states have already adopted all-day cellphone bans and 38 states have implemented other restrictions meant to limit student phone use.
- School districts must review policies every three years, though the law permits exceptions for medical needs or educational purposes, aiming to eliminate distractions so students can focus on learning.
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Illinois Bans Student Cellphone Use Throughout School Day
SPRINGFIELD - Students in Illinois public schools will soon be barred from using cellphones and other personal wireless devices during school hours under a law signed Tuesday, July 28, 2026, by Gov. JB Pritzker, who said the statewide requirement is aimed at reducing distractions and keeping students focused on learning.The measure, Senate Bill 2427, requires all school districts to adopt “bell-to-bell” policies before the start of the 2027-2028…
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Leaning Left5Leaning Right0Center14Last UpdatedBias Distribution74% Center
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- 74% of the sources are Center
74% Center
L 26%
C 74%
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