This is part 19 of a series by the Local News Network at the University of Maryland's Philip Merrill College of Journalism.

Students must turn their cellphones off while they’re in class unless they get permission to use them under the new state law ...

The growing resistance to phones on school grounds has been burgeoning since one state enacted new laws in elementary and middle schools in 2023.

Starting in the 2025-2026 school year, a statewide ban will prohibit cell phone use in Florida elementary and middle schools.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - A new law is set to take effect in Tennessee, tackling an obstacle surrounding cell phones in ...

Tennessee is joining the list of states that ban cell phones in school, and KCS might take things even further. Here's what ...

The new policy prohibits students from using cell phones or other electronic devices, including tablets, smartwatches, smart ...

The policy says teachers and campuses can determine an appropriate way to store the phones, but they will be confiscated if a ...

Schools across Ohio are set to implement policies by Tuesday to restrict the use of cell phones in classrooms.

Senate President Karen Spilka said she hopes to get legislation in front of Governor Maura Healey before the start of the ...