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Illinois Governor Pritzker Proposes Statewide Ban on Cell Phones in Classrooms

Illinois Governor JB Pritzker seeks to endorse a ban on cell phones in classrooms to enhance student focus and mental health, effective by 2026-2027.

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    The Democrat's top education aide, Martin Torres, said Pritzker is expected to endorse “screen-free schools” during his combined State of the State/Budget address at noon Wednesday.

    Illinois gov. to back 'screen-free schools' and join trend to ban cellphones in class

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Updated: Feb 19th, 2025, 6:21 PM ET

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Governor JB Pritzker is advocating for a ban on cell phones in Illinois classrooms, aiming to improve student engagement and mental health. The proposal, expected to be endorsed during his State of the State address, requires school districts to adopt policies that limit phone use during instructional periods, effective in the 2026-2027 school year. With support from educators and positive results from pilot programs, the initiative joins a trend seen in eight other states. Exceptions will be made for emergencies, teacher approval, and student needs, promoting a screen-free educational environment.

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