Ohio School Cellphone Ban. Takes Effect Jan. 1 – New Law Limits Student Phone Use During School Day

C&P Newswire

COLUMBUS, Ohio — A statewide ban on student cellphone use during the school day will officially take effect January 1, marking a major shift in how Ohio schools manage classroom distractions and student behavior.

The new policy, approved earlier this year, requires public school districts across Ohio to implement restrictions on cellphone use during instructional time. While districts retain some flexibility in enforcement, the law’s intent is clear: reduce distractions, improve academic focus,…