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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Jeff Amy

More states move to ban cellphones in school as Georgia is latest to act

More states are moving to ban or restrict cellphones in school, a trend that continues to win bipartisan support in legislatures.

Senators in Georgia voted 54-2 on Tuesday to give final approval to a bill that would bans students in grades K-8 from using phones or other personal electronic devices during the school day. The measure goes to Republican Gov. Brian Kemp for his signature or veto.

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