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Jessica Handy
Coverage of Jessica Handy in the Nexus archive.
- Illinois Lawmakers Pass Cellphone Ban In Classrooms. Here’s When It Goes Into Effect
Illinois lawmakers passed a bill banning cellphone use in classrooms, effective for the 2027-28 school year, with exemptions for school-issued devices. The legislation, supported by Gov. JB Pritzker and backed by bipartisan lawmakers, also restricts tablets, gaming consoles, and smartwatches, aiming to reduce distractions and improve student focus.
- Illinois lawmakers pass cellphone ban in classrooms. Here’s when it goes into effect.
Illinois lawmakers passed a bill banning cellphone use in classrooms, effective for the 2027-28 school year. The legislation also restricts tablets, laptops, gaming consoles, and smartwatches, with exceptions for school-issued devices. The bill, which received bipartisan support, aims to improve academic performance and reduce distractions.