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New Hampshire House Committee Splits on Bill Banning Cellphone Use in Schools
- In May 2025, a New Hampshire House committee, divided along party lines, advanced legislation that would prohibit student cellphone usage throughout the school day across the state.
- The bill responds to concerns about distractions, bullying, and mental health issues linked to cellphones in classrooms, following local district bans like East Jackson's.
- East Jackson’s high school banned smartphone use during class two years ago, allowing phones only during breaks, which some parents say reduces bullying and anxiety.
- State Rep. Rachel Bean noted a decrease in bullying and behavioral problems, emphasizing that the changes have had a highly beneficial impact by helping students stay more focused and minimizing distractions.
- If passed, the bill would impose a statewide policy banning cellphones from the start to the end of the school day, but faces opposition over local control and implementation details.
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The Conway Daily Sun
The Center SquareNew Hampshire lawmakers advance ‘bell-to bell’ cellphone ban
(The Center Square) — New Hampshire Republicans are moving ahead with a proposal to ban cellphones in public schools, but the measure faces pushback from Democrats, arguing it would erode local control of schools.
Chicago Tribune
Independent EspañolHalf of US States Ban or Regulate Cell Phones in Schools, and More Will Follow.
By JEFF AMY ATLANTA (AP) — Florida became the first state to pass a law regulating cellphone use in schools in 2023. Just two years later, half of U.S. states have laws in place, and more are likely to follow suit. This year, bills have moved quickly through legislatures in states as diverse as New York and Oklahoma, reflecting a broad consensus that phones are harmful to children.
New Hampshire House committee splits on bill banning cellphone use in schools
Democrats are now opposing a bill to ban cellphone use in schools over concerns about intrusions on local control, but the Republican majority is moving forward, saying the issue demands action.
Senators Hear Bipartisan Bill Requiring Schools To Regulate Cell Phone Use
The House-passed measure requires school districts to adopt policies restricting students’ cell phone use “from bell to bell.” The post Senators Hear Bipartisan Bill Requiring Schools To Regulate Cell Phone Use appeared first on Texas Scorecard.
Park City School District considers comprehensive cell phone ban
Park City School District officials are exploring a district-wide cell phone policy that could restrict student device usage from bell to bell following the passage of Senate Bill 178 earlier this year.Superintendent Lyndsay Huntsman emphasized that a new policy is being crafted to improve student engagement, youth mental health and human connection. It’s also in response to a new law taking effect July 1 that prohibits the use of cell phones an…
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