Gov. JB Pritzker announced efforts that would ban cellphones in Illinois classrooms. Here's what you need to know.

“Furthermore, cyberbullying has expanded at alarming rates, and it’s time for Illinois to take measures to protect ... said Pritzker’s cell phone ban is consistent with the district’s already-existing ...

The proposed school cell phone ban would make exceptions for emergencies, medical purposes, special education plans, or ESL ...

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Illinois is no stranger to big education debates, but this one hits home for students, teachers, and even parents. The battle ...

Gov. JB Pritzker gave lawmakers plenty to digest this week with the annual unveiling of his proposed budget and policy ...

Illinois Governor, JB Pritzker, announced his support in banning cellphones in the classroom. This follows a trend across the ...

Gov. JB Pritzker on Wednesday proposed a statewide ban on cell phones in school classrooms, as part of an effort to improve ...

Citing cyberbullying and learning distractions, Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker said he will endorse legislation to ban cell phone use in the classroom statewide.

“I believe if schools stand together and ban [phones] what an enormous relief and help for all.” Another wrote: “Please, please [bring in a ban]. Mobiles are so unhealthy in every wa ...

Illinois Gaming Board Administrator Marcus Fruchter had enacted the ban in October 2024 and now it has been made permanent. The state is the is the second-largest sporting betting marketplace in ...

ELLENBURG CENTER, N.Y. (WCAX) - Cell phones at schools in New York could be a thing of the past as Governor Kathy Hochul has proposed a school cell phone ban to state lawmakers. Northern ...