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Oklahoma Leads National Push to Ban Classroom Cell Phones

5/22/2025

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Oklahoma lawmakers are pushing to ban cell phones in classrooms for a one-year trial, driven by mental health and safety concerns. However, critics fear it could hinder emergency access. In a similar vein, Wake County, NC, is contemplating a district-wide policy, mirroring a growing national movement as more than half of U.S. states adopt such measures.

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Story summary

Oklahoma lawmakers are pushing to ban cell phones in classrooms for a one-year trial, driven by mental health and safety concerns. However, critics fear it could hinder emergency access. In a similar vein, Wake County, NC, is contemplating a district-wide policy, mirroring a growing national movement as more than half of U.S. states adopt such measures.