SEATTLE – A group of state lawmakers want to crack down on cellphones in schools.
Reps. Stephanie McClintock, Mari Leavitt and Liz Berry introduced a bill requiring school districts to adopt a policy restricting student cellphone use during instructional time by the start of the 2026-27 school year.
As educators across the state grapple with the issue of cellphones in schools, a growing body of research is shedding light on the potential benefits of limiting phone use during school hours. This research shows such policies could improve students’ mental health by reducing cyberbullying and enhancing academic success by minimizing distractions…