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Illinois Lawmakers Pass Cellphone Ban in School Classrooms

Illinois would join more than half of U.S. states in restricting cellphone usage in classrooms. School districts are required to create their device policy over the next year.

Last updated June 1, 20263 sources · 3 outlets

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Chalkbeat

Illinois to Join Growing Number of States Banning Student Cellphone Use in Classrooms

Illinois would join more than half of U.S. states in restricting cellphone usage in classrooms. School districts are required to create their device policy over the next year.

cbsnews.com

Illinois Lawmakers Pass Gov. Pritzker's $56 Billion Budget, Ban on Cellphone Use in Classrooms

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Illinois lawmakers pass Gov. Pritzker's $56 billion budget, ban on cellphone use in classrooms CBS News

fox32chicago.com

Illinois Lawmakers Approve Statewide Classroom Cell Phone Ban

Jun 1

Illinois lawmakers approve statewide classroom cell phone ban AOL.com