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Illinois Governor Signs Statewide School Cellphone Ban

Illinois Governor JB Pritzker signed legislation banning cellphones in K-12 schools. The policy aims to reduce student distractions during the school day. It establishes uniform restrictions across public schools statewide.

Key Points

  • Governor Pritzker signed the cellphone ban bill into law.
  • The measure targets device use to minimize classroom distractions.
  • The ban applies to Illinois K-12 public schools.

Implications for Educational Freedom

The policy creates a uniform statewide rule on device use in schools. It may limit parental discretion over student phone access during school hours. This represents centralized policy-making on conduct rather than local or family-level decisions.

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