Governor Murphy Signs Law Banning Cellphones in New Jersey Schools

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Governor Phil Murphy signed legislation requiring New Jersey schools to implement policies restricting cell phone and internet-enabled device use during school hours, effective in the 2026-2027 school year, aiming to improve student focus, mental health, and classroom engagement.
- The Official Website of Governor Phil Murphy NJ.gov
- New Jersey Is Latest State to Ban Student Phones in Schools The New York Times
- NJ phone ban: Gov. Murphy signs law banning cellphones in New Jersey public schools ABC7 New York
- Governor Murphy signs law banning cellphone use in New Jersey schools NBC10 Philadelphia
- New Jersey is the latest state to ban cellphones during the school day in grades K-12 6abc Philadelphia
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