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Maine Enacts Bell-to-Bell Cellphone Ban for K-12
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- Governor Janet Mills enacted a statewide bell-to-bell cellphone ban for Maine K-12 schools.
- Teacher Andrew McCullough notes students now talk more with peers in hallways.
- Teachers report students are more attentive, stay on task, and finish more work.
- Violations result in day-long confiscation and may trigger parent meetings.
- Bangor High School recorded only two or three infractions by Oct. 7, while middle schools reported none.