Governor Maura Healey says she supports a bill that is gaining traction on Beacon Hill that would ban cell phones in public schools across the Bay State.

Missouri Gov. Mike Kehoe signs a new bill banning cell phone use in K-12 schools, effective Aug. 28. ST. LOUIS — On Wednesday, Missouri Gov. Mike Kehoe signed 13 bills into law sent to his desk by the legislature.

Every school in Rhode Island is now required to have a policy in place prohibiting students from accessing electronic devices, including cell phones, during the school day.

School officials across the state are getting ready to enforce the FOCUS Act, which prohibits students from using cell phones inside public schools. Baldwin County middle and high schoolers will be required to store their cell phones and smart watches with cell capability in a magnetically locked Yondr pouch during the school day.

With the start of the new school year less than a month away for some school districts, school leaders are being trained now on how the new cell phone pouch works.

A poll conducted by RCSD since June 23 showed that about 55% of respondents support the ban. The primary concern among respondents was maintaining emergency communication between parents and students.

During the month of June, both the Selma City Schools and Dallas County School systems passed wireless device policies that are compliant

Gov. Tina Kotek has signed Executive Order 25-09, a landmark move aimed at enhancing educational outcomes and mental wellbeing by prohibiting cell phone use.

Students in Arizona will likely find their cell phone use in school curtailed following the passage of HB 2484. This new law, which is being codified as ARS 15-120.05, requires