Trenton, NJ – A bill that would allow New Jersey’s public schools to ban or heavily restrict student cell phone use passed ...

The state budget bill signed by Gov. Mike DeWine bans students from using cell phones under most circumstances in K-12 public schools. Districts must adopt the policy by Jan. 1, 2026. While some ...

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JCPS implemented a district-wide cell phone ban for students during school hours, effective Aug. 7. The ban, prompted by a new state law, prohibits cell phone use during class, lunch and passing ...

While Jefferson County Public Schools enjoy their holiday vacation, they may be using Christmas gifts like new cell phones.

Gov. Murphy has called for a statewide ban on cell phones in schools and proposed a grant program. Districts are divided on the cell phone issue, with some citing safety concerns and others ...

The New Jersey bill would prohibit cell phone use during the whole school day, as opposed to just in classrooms.