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Cellphone Distractions

Pennsylvania to begin issuing citations under new handheld phone ban

  • Jun 4

Pennsylvania House passes bill to ban cellphones in schools

  • Jun 2

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  • May 22

Pennsylvania closer to banning cellphones in school classrooms

  • Apr 30

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  • Apr 28

New Jersey is the latest state to ban cellphones during the school day

  • Jan 8

Paul Miller's Law takes effect: What Pa. drivers need to know

  • Jun 5, 2025

New Pa. law bans all handheld devices behind the wheel

  • May 15, 2025

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Pennsylvania ban on handheld cellphone use while driving takes effect

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Millions of dollars proposed to help NJ schools go cellphone-free

  • Feb 19, 2025
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New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy calls for statewide ban on cell phones in school

  • Jan 15, 2025
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Pennsylvania bill bans use of hand-held devices for drivers

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Millions of dollars proposed to help NJ schools go cellphone-free

Gov. Murphy also heard from students on Wednesday about what they think of the ban. Most said it was helping them academically and mentally.

  • Feb 19, 2025

New Jersey governor calls for statewide ban on cell phones in school

New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy is calling for a statewide ban on cell phone use in public schools, for students in grades K-12.

  • Jan 16, 2025

Abington School District to ban cellphones in classroom this year

Abington school officials will communicate the implementation of the policy to parents, along with exceptions that will be made for students who need phones for health or accessibility reasons.

  • Aug 14, 2024

New cellphone policy in effect for Cherry Hill, NJ students

The new policy is in place district-wide and says students cannot use cellphones, smart watches, or wireless earbuds during instructional time.

  • Aug 14, 2024

Gov. Shapiro signs bill banning use of hand-held devices for drivers | What you need to know

Drivers would face a $50 fine but no points would go on their license if they are ticketed.

  • Jun 5, 2024