| Source | ABC Local |
|---|---|
| Original Load Date | July 28, 2026, 1 p.m. |
| Last Updated | July 28, 2026, 1 p.m. |
| Original URL | https://abc7chicago.com/post/gov-pritzker-signs-bell-school-cellphone-ban-illinois-law-take-effect-2027-2028-year/19591089/ |
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CHICAGO (WLS) -- Governor JB Pritzker signed SB 2427 into law that bans
cellphones in public schools statewide.
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The goal of the new law is to remove distractions from classrooms.
The law requires school districts to develop and ...