Another seven states ban them during class time, but not between classes or during lunch. At least 32 states and the district of columbia require school districts to ban or restrict students’ use of cellphones in schools, according to an education week tally. Now, 14 states have active laws or executive orders that ban or restrict cell phone use in schools Alabama florida georgia indiana kentucky louisiana new york north dakota. According to ballotpedia, 17 states have enacted laws or policies on smartphone usage in schools as of april 1, 2025 Eleven states—arkansas, california, ohio, florida, indiana, kentucky, louisiana, south carolina, tennessee, virginia, and utah—ban or limit cell phones in classrooms.
Governor tony evers signed a bill late last month requiring public schools to ban cell phones in the classroom Wisconsin is now the 36th state to restrict the use of electronic devices in some. So far, 25 states have passed laws, with eight other states and the district of columbia implementing rules or making recommendations to local districts Of the states, 16 have acted this year.
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