Illinois proposes ‘bell-to-bell’ school cell phone ban

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Original Load Date April 27, 2026, 9:01 a.m.
Last Updated April 27, 2026, 9:01 a.m.
Original URL https://www.wlsam.com/2026/04/27/illinois-proposes-bell-to-bell-school-cell-phone-ban/

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An Illinois bill to ban cell phones in school is gaining bipartisan support. If passed, Senate Bill 2424 would require school districts in Illinois to adopt a policy limiting the use of wireless communication devices on school grounds during the day-from “bell to bell.” Nearly 75% of high school t...