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Cell Phones

Explore articles, research, and news on cell phone use in K-12 schools, including school policies, state restrictions, student safety, and classroom impacts.

School Cell Phone Bans by State

School Cell Phone Bans by State

Track school cell phone bans and policies by state, including bell-to-bell restrictions, instructional-time bans, pending legislation, and other statewide requirements.

Implementing Cell Phone Bans: School Safety Leaders Share Insights

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Implementing Cell Phone Bans: School Safety Leaders Share Insights

NCSSD members share how their schools are implementing cell phone restrictions, including enforcement, student workarounds, emergency access, costs, and early outcomes.

Topic Hub: School Cell Phone Restrictions in K-12 Schools

Topic Hub: School Cell Phone Restrictions in K-12 Schools

Everything you need to stay informed about school cell phone restrictions, including the latest research, educator perspectives, implementation lessons, legislation, and free resources.

School Cell Phone Policy Toolkit: Sample Documents and Parent Letter

School Cell Phone Policy Toolkit: Sample Documents and Parent Letter

Download a free school cell phone policy toolkit featuring a real district's cell phone policy, student discipline matrix, and parent communication letter.