Bipartisan Support Grows for Cellphone Bans in Schools

At least eight states have enacted measures over the past two years to restrict or ban student cellphone use in schools.

Teenagers are seen using their cellphones after school. Olivier Morin/AFP/Getty Images

A growing number of states are implementing or considering bans on cellphone use in schools, with support coming from both sides of the political aisle.

At least eight states have enacted measures to restrict or prohibit student cellphone use in schools over the past two years, according to education officials.