Illinois proposes classroom cell phone ban

Illinois governor pushes cellphone ban in public school classrooms
In his State of the State speech, Gov. J.B. Pritzker said he wants to stop students from using cellphones during classroom time. State lawmakers have already filed bills to make it a reality.
Illinois gov. to back 'screen-free schools' and join trend to ban cellphones in class
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker is aiming to improve student achievement, social interaction and the mental health of public school students by proposing a statewide ban on cellphones in classrooms, an idea that is rapidly gaining traction nationally regardless of political persuasion.
Gov. JB Pritzker backs ban on cell phones in Illinois school classrooms
Gov. JB Pritzker on Wednesday proposed a statewide ban on cell phones in school classrooms, as part of an effort to improve students' performance and mental health by removing electronic devices that many have said have become major distractions.
Illinois proposes classroom cell phone ban; this school already has policy enforced
Citing cyberbullying and learning distractions, Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker said he will endorse legislation to ban cell phone use in the classroom statewide.
Pritzker proposes banning cellphones in Illinois classrooms during state address
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker has proposed a statewide ban on cellphones in classrooms, an idea that is rapidly gaining traction nationally. Pritzker endorsed “screen-free schools” during his combined State of the State/Budget address at noon Wednesday.
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