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Coverage dated October 21, 2026

Pennsylvania schools to enact bell-to-bell cellphone ban in 2027-28 school year

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Chris Lilienthal, communications manager for the Pennsylvania State Education Association, said the legislation could help teachers keep students engaged in the classroom.

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  1. Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

    Pa. to enact statewide school cellphone ban next year (opens Pittsburgh Post-Gazette)

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  2. 6ABC Philadelphia

    Pennsylvania schools to enact bell-to-bell cellphone ban in 2027-28 school year (opens 6ABC Philadelphia)

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    Chris Lilienthal, communications manager for the Pennsylvania State Education Association, said the legislation could help teachers keep students engaged in the classroom.

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