Illinois lawmakers pass statewide school cellphone ban, sending bill to Governor Pritzker
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Jack O'Connor
Summary
Illinois lawmakers have passed a statewide "bell-to-bell" cellphone ban for most public and charter schools, prohibiting students from using phones throughout the school day. The measure, which passed the Senate in a concurrence vote Sunday, now heads to Governor JB Pritzker's desk. Pritzker made the issue a top priority during the past two spring legislative sessions. The bill had previously stalled last year when a House-approved version was never taken up in the Senate. The new measure aims to address concerns about the negative impacts of screen time and social media on students' learning and well-being.
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bskyIllinois lawmakers pass statewide school cellphone ban, sending bill to Governor Pritzkerchicagotribune.comKey quotes
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After falling short last year, Illinois lawmakers gave final approval Sunday to a measure that would prohibit students from using cellphones throughout the day at most public and charter schools.
The measure, approved in the state House in April, next heads to the desk of Gov. JB Pritzker, who made the issue a top priority during the past two spring legislative sessions.
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