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More states move to ban cellphones in school as Georgia is latest to act

Headline from The Columbian, from the development of Mar 25, 2025

Newest development Mar 26, 2025 · 2 reportsGeorgia Senate approves bill to ban cell phones in elementary, middle schools

ATLANTA (AP) — More states are moving to ban or restrict cellphones in school, a trend that continues to win bipartisan support in legislatures.

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    More states move to ban cellphones in school as Georgia is latest to act

    Headline from The Columbian ·

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    Georgia Senate approves bill to ban cell phones in elementary, middle schools

    Headline from Fox5 Atlanta ·

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  1. The Columbian

    More states move to ban cellphones in school as Georgia is latest to act (opens The Columbian)

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    The Columbian's feed description

    ATLANTA (AP) — More states are moving to ban or restrict cellphones in school, a trend that continues to win bipartisan support in legislatures.

  2. Tifton Gazette

    Lawmakers decide to ban cellphones in public elementary and middle schools (opens Tifton Gazette)

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    Tifton Gazette's feed description

    Children and adolescents won’t be able to use personal cellphones in public schools starting next fall after the General Assembly overwhelmingly supported banning the devices in elementary and middle schools.

  3. Fox5 Atlanta

    Georgia Senate approves bill to ban cell phones in elementary, middle schools (opens Fox5 Atlanta)

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    The Georgia Senate passed a bill banning cell phones at public elementary and middle schools, effective July 2026 if signed into law.

  4. Black Enterprise

    Georgia One Step Closer To Banning Cellphones In K-8 Schools (opens Black Enterprise)

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    Black Enterprise's feed description

    The Georgia Senate voted overwhelmingly to ban the use of cellphones in K-8 classrooms. Gov. Brian Kemp now has the final say.

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