In California, when classes are in session, cellphones will be required to be put away. New state law AB 272 passed by Gov. Gavin Newsom Monday aims to minimize cellphone use in the classroom in ...

The law, called the Phone-Free Schools Act, requires California’s 1,000 school districts, charter schools and county education offices to draft student cellphone policies by July 1, 2026.

San Diego Unified’s board on Tuesday night voted unanimously to adopt a new policy that bans cell phone use during most of ...

One of the biggest issues administrators at Sutter Middle School in Folsom faced coming back to campus after COVID-19 shutdowns was the prevalence of cellphone use on campus.

The law, called the Phone-Free Schools Act, requires California's 1,000 school districts, charter schools and county education offices to draft student cellphone policies by July 1, 2026.

Folsom Cordova district leaders took initiative on limiting cellphone use, but the change is impending for all California public schools. In September, Gov. Gavin Newsom signed AB 3216, a bill ...

SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) — The San Diego Unified school board unanimously passed new rules for student cell phone use. A state law required every school district to create a policy that would limit ...

California would become the sixth state to require public schools to restrict or ban student smartphone use on school grounds under legislation Gov. Gavin Newsom has supported and is expected to sign.

The new policy says devices are to be "stored and turned off" throughout the school day, with penalties for students not ...

San Mateo High School in California bans cellphones during school hours, promoting focus and reducing distractions. The program has shown positive effects on student well-being.

Teachers, locally and statewide have complained for years that cell phone use during school hours had gotten out of control.

After months of discussion, San Diego Unified’s board on Tuesday night voted unanimously to adopt a new policy that bans cell phone use during most of the school day. The […] ...