Gov. Gavin Newsom on Monday signed a bill that requires school districts to adopt policies restricting or prohibiting students’ use of smartphones during the school day. “We know that ...

(TNS) — In a letter to California schools, Gov. Gavin Newsom urged educators to immediately restrict cell phone use on campus as students return to the classroom. “Excessive smartphone use ...

California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill today requiring school districts to ban or limit student smartphone use on campuses during school hours. Assembly Bill 3216, renamed the Phone-Free School ...

In his Tuesday letter to California schools, Newsom said excessive smartphone use among youth is linked to increased anxiety, depression, and other mental health issues.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed legislation requiring schools to limit or prohibit students from using their cellphones during the school day.

Schools aren’t currently required to have cell phone restrictions, but still, many already have rules in place. School administrators have until July 2026 to implement bans.

Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill into law on Monday requiring school districts to establish policies that restrict cell phone use on campus by 2026.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom is urging schools across the state to restrict students' cellphone usage in classrooms, he said in a letter to schools. Los Angeles Unified School District -- the ...

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — California Gov. Gavin Newsom sent letters Tuesday to school districts, urging them to restrict students’ use of smartphones on campus — a move that comes amid an ongoing ...

While California Gov. Gavin Newsom considers a smartphone ban, what are Modesto City Schools’ current phone rules on campuses? Dreamtime via TNS Modesto students scrolling through TikTok during ...

In his Tuesday letter to California schools, Newsom said excessive smartphone use among youth is linked to increased anxiety, depression, and other mental health issues.