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North Carolina Governor Announces Advisory Council to Bolster Student Safety and Well-Being, Josh Stein, cell phone bans

North Carolina Governor Announces Advisory Council to Bolster Student Safety and Well-Being

The council’s initial focus is to assist school systems in establishing cell phone-free classrooms.

News April 15
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Banned Cell Phones in Schools

Which States Have Banned Cell Phones in Schools?

Most recently, in Feb. 2025, Illinois Governor JB Pritzker proposed statewide legislation that would ban cell phones during…

Insights February 24
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Illinois Governor Proposes School Cell Phone Ban

The proposed school cell phone ban would make exceptions for emergencies, medical purposes, special education plans, or ESL…

News February 21
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How Mobile IDs Can Revolutionize College Campus Life, mobile phone credentials, NFC, Allegion, Olivia Renaud, student IDs

The Many Ways Mobile IDs Can Revolutionize College Campus Life

Here’s how institutions of higher education can successfully transition to mobile credentials and enjoy the numerous advantages this…

Insights January 24
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2025 Access Control Predictions: AI, the Cloud, Mobile Credentials and Biometrics, security technology, campus security

2025 Access Control Predictions: AI, the Cloud and Mobile Credential Applications to Expand

The increased adoption of AI, the cloud, and mobile credentials are just some of the trends practitioners, consultants,…

Insights December 27
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Designing a School Cell Phone Ban Policy

Policies that restrict the use of personal devices at school should be developed by a team of diverse…

Insights December 12
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LAUSD Cell Phone Ban

How the LAUSD Cell Phone Ban Will Work

Cell phones must be turned off and stored away and can't be used during breaks, according to LAUSD's…

News November 14
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Colorado School Districts

Colorado School Districts Offered $50,000 to Restrict Cell Phones

Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser said the grant money will largely come from funds the state received in…

News October 28
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Banning Smartphones in Schools: One Policy Does Not Fit All

Now is the time to support the creation of balanced policies informed by community expectations and grounded in…

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