Stand for Children Illinois
Coverage of Stand for Children Illinois in the Nexus archive.
- What you need to know about Illinois' new cellphone ban in schools
Illinois will implement a cellphone ban in schools starting the 2027-28 school year, prohibiting devices like phones, tablets, and smartwatches in classrooms. The legislation, now awaiting Governor JB Pritzker’s approval, aims to reduce distractions and improve academic performance, with exemptions for school-issued devices. It received bipartisan support alongside another bill limiting social media algorithms for children.
- 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.