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Pennsylvania State Education Association (PSEA) President Aaron Chapin testified before the state Senate Education Committee on Tuesday regarding school cell phone policies statewide.

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October 21, 2025

Committee examines cell phone policies in Pa. schools

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HARRISBURG — Pennsylvania students receive more than 230 text messages a day, many during school h...

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