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Michigan House Approves Cellphone Ban in K-12 Schools

1/15/2026

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The Michigan House passed January 14, 2026, a bipartisan bill banning cellphone use during instructional time in kindergarten through 12th grade (K-12) schools, by 99-to-10.
Sponsored by Rep. Mark Tisdel, it would require schools to implement by 2026-2027, with emergencies and basic-phone exemptions.
It follows a failed vote and aligns with Governor Gretchen Whitmer's priorities.
The Senate will review these bills that must pass.

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Story summary

The Michigan House passed January 14, 2026, a bipartisan bill banning cellphone use during instructional time in kindergarten through 12th grade (K-12) schools, by 99-to-10.
Sponsored by Rep. Mark Tisdel, it would require schools to implement by 2026-2027, with emergencies and basic-phone exemptions.
It follows a failed vote and aligns with Governor Gretchen Whitmer's priorities.
The Senate will review these bills that must pass.