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U.S. Schools Ban Cellphones to Boost Student Focus
8/16/2025
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Story summary
- U.S. school districts, notably in Texas and California, are banning cellphones during school hours to minimize distractions.
- Texas House Bill 1481 mandates these policies by September 18.
- California's Assembly Bill 3216 requires similar restrictions by July 1, 2026.
- Educators note enhanced student focus, though some students are frustrated by the rules.
- Policy changes are influenced by concerns over social media's effects on youth mental health.
