Pritzker signs school cellphone ban to avoid student distractions

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Original Load Date July 29, 2026, 11:01 a.m.
Last Updated July 29, 2026, 11:01 a.m.
Original URL https://www.wlsam.com/2026/07/29/pritzker-signs-school-cellphone-ban-to-avoid-student-distractions/

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Gov. JB Pritzker on Tuesday signed SB 2427 into law, which bans cellphones in public schools statewide. The goal of the new law is to remove distractions from classrooms. The law requires school districts to develop and implement a “ [ bell-to-bell ][1] ” policy, restricting access to cell phones ...