Pennsylvania Considers Banning Cellphones in K-12 Schools
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Pennsylvania is considering a bill to ban cellphones in K-12 schools statewide from 2027-2028, aiming to reduce distractions and address concerns about social and cognitive impacts of device use, with support from some educators and researchers but opposition from school boards and parents worried about safety and local control.
Topics:nation#cellphone-ban#digital-technology#education#pennsylvania-schools#student-distraction#student-well-being
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