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Hawaiʻi Schools has implemented a new cellphone policy as the academic year begins. Civil Beat interviewed high school students regarding the rollout of this state's new rules on personal devices.

Pennsylvania lawmakers are advocating for a statewide school cellphone ban, claiming phones hinder learning. WHYY News examines schools that have implemented such bans to assess their impact on student engagement and academic focus.

New laws take effect in Illinois and Indiana on July 1st, including changes to the driver's age limit in Illinois and a cellphone ban in Indiana. The updates were detailed by FOX Chicago’s Brian Jackson.

Oakland public schools will implement a cellphone ban starting in August. The rule was agreed upon by Oakland Unified School District's board, parents, and teachers.

Gov. Kathy Hochul announced the results of a statewide school cellphone ban in New York. Lauren Glassberg reported on the success of the phone ban in schools.

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.

Illinois Democratic Gov. JB Pritzker supports a statewide classroom cellphone ban, clashing with the Illinois Federation of Teachers (IFT) over funding concerns and the role of phones as lifelines for students in communities affected by immigration raids. The bill, passed by the Illinois General Assembly, requires Senate reapproval before reaching Pritzker's desk.