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Pennsylvania advances bill for all-day school cellphone ban

Pennsylvania is considering a statewide ban on cellphones in public schools, requiring students from kindergarten through 12th grade to keep their devices off or stored away for the entire school day. Governor Josh Shapiro supports the initiative, aiming to reduce digital distractions, enhance classroom engagement, and decrease social media-related conflicts. While proponents believe this structured break will benefit students' development and safety, experts note that students with problematic smartphone use may struggle initially, though challenges typically stabilize over time as they adapt to new routines. AI

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Pennsylvania advances bill for all-day school cellphone ban

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  1. Fortune TIER_1 English(EN) · Elizabeth Dowdell, The Conversation ·

    Josh Shapiro’s push for an all-day phone ban in schools tests what actually helps anxious teens

    Gov. Josh Shapiro is pushing lawmakers to finalize a bell-to-bell cellphone ban, joining 25 other states restricting classroom phone use.