Illinois General Assembly advances classroom cellphone ban bill backed by Gov. Pritzker
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Updated · Fox News · Apr 29
Illinois General Assembly advances classroom cellphone ban bill backed by Gov. Pritzker
13 articles · Updated · Fox News · Apr 29
The amended bill, Senate Bill 2427, passed earlier this month and now returns to the Senate before reaching Gov. Pritzker's desk, amid opposition from the Illinois Federation of Teachers.
Gov. Pritzker argues the ban is needed for a productive educational environment, while the teachers' union warns of unfunded mandates and highlights student safety concerns, especially regarding immigration raids.
If enacted, Illinois would join at least 26 states with similar classroom cellphone restrictions, reflecting a national trend toward limiting device use in schools to address distractions and safety issues.
Could a statewide cellphone ban unintentionally punish vulnerable students more than it helps them learn?
Illinois teachers call the phone ban an 'unfunded mandate.' How will schools pay for enforcement without state aid?
Why do Connecticut's teacher unions support a school phone ban while Illinois's unions vehemently oppose it?
Studies show phone bans boost test scores. Will Illinois see similar academic gains by the 2027-28 school year?
With student phones locked away, what is the new plan for parents to contact their children during an emergency?