Banning cellphones in schools gains popularity in red and blue states
At least eight states have enacted cellphone bans in schools over the past two years, and proposals are being considered in ...
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CCPS implements Yondr pouches in middle schools to limit phone usage during school day
Following the footsteps of many other Maryland school systems, Cecil County Public Schools plans to limit middle school ...
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‘No cellphone’ policy in Park City schools may be helping to prevent bullying and harassment
The Park City School District Board of Education passed a no-cellphone policy in August. Its adoption followed months of conversations between the district and parents and a survey found 85% of ...
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Hochul wants to ban cellphones (and smartwatches) from schools. Here’s what families should know.
Hochul’s proposal leaves many specifics in the hands of school districts, giving local officials some degree of control over ...
Hochul’s proposed NY school phone ban would require devices to be stored away until class dismissal
Under the plan included in Hochul’s state budget proposal, school districts have until August to come up with and present a policy “prohibiting the use of internet-enabled devices” by ...
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Gov. Hochul's NY school cellphone ban gets a warm reception in Albany
Hochul wants schools to ban smartphones and other internet-enabled devices before the next school year. Lawmakers are open to ...
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For Statewide School Cellphone Ban, Hochul Proposes $13.5 Million to Cover Costs
The money aims to help cover associated costs that districts might incur, such as paying for digital pouches that lock devices.
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Abilene ISD approves $125,000 for Yondr pouches to enforce no-phone policy
Abilene ISD approved $125,000 towards Yondr pouches to better enforce their no phone policy in their high schools.
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FDA Authorizes Marketing For Nicotine Pouches For First Time – What Does This Mean?
After reviewing the scientific evidence, the agency has decided 20 ZYN nicotine pouch products can legally be sold in the US.
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Department issues tender for phone pouches in secondary schools
The Department of Education's planned €9m spend on mobile phone pouches for secondary school students has moved a step closer ...
Abilene ISD approves $125,000 purchase of Yondr pouches for new phone policy
The Abilene ISD School Board has approved the $125,000 purchase of Yondr bags as part of a new phone policy set to take ...
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FDA regulation of nicotine pouches can help prevent youth use, say Rutgers researchers
Nicotine pouches are a newer class of smokeless products that don’t contain tobacco. Zyn became the first FDA-authorized ...