Student cell phone use called ‘catastrophic’ for taxpayers as ban mulled
For concerned parents and teachers, action on the proposed ban on cellphones during school hours can’t come soon enough. 
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March 19, 2026

Student cell phone use called ‘catastrophic’ for taxpayers as ban mulled

(The Center Square) — The national discussion on keeping students off cell phones during school ha...
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