Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds considering cell phone ban in schools
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(ABC 6 News) — In Iowa, Governor Kim Reynolds is eyeing new legislation that could ban cell phones in public schools.
Reynolds plans on proposing a statewide restriction on the use of cell phones in schools next session, claiming they are a distraction and a weapon for online bullies.
The next legislative session in Iowa begins January 13.
In Minnesota, lawmakers approved a bill requiring school districts to adopt a clear cell phone policy by March 2025.