For some, school cellphone ban can't be OK'd fast enough
Introduced in October, Senate Bill 1014 awaits House approval for its statewide “bell-to-bell” ban on cell phones during school hours. For concerned parents and teachers, action can’t come soon enough. Public support for the bill is widespread and growing, with 74% of U.S. adults backing a ban on cellphones in middle and high school classrooms. It's also bipartisan, with more than 70% of Republicans and Democrats in favor. However, this momentum does not ensure the bill will be passed in its entirety. Much like a previous cellphone ban bill proposed by former Republican ...
