Michigan will implement a statewide policy banning smartphone use in classrooms starting in the 2026-27 school year. The new law requires school districts to create policies prohibiting phone use ...

On Tuesday, Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed two bipartisan bills calling for Michigan schools to create plans that limit student phone use during class, with exceptions for emergencies and academics.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Starting next school year, Michigan will have a new statewide policy banning smartphone use in classrooms, following in the ...

MICHIGAN, USA — Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed bipartisan legislation Tuesday morning that restricts smartphone use in schools in order to reduce distractions. Whitmer signed House Bill 4141 ...

LANSING, Mich. (WNDU) - Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has signed legislation banning students from using cellphones in class. According to our sister station WILX, the law aims to reduce distractions ...

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Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed two bills Feb. 10 to ban classroom cell phone use. The new laws, which will go into effect this fall, require school districts to implement policies prohibiting the ...

Governor Gretchen Whitmer has signed a law that will call for school districts to keep devices away during class, with exceptions for emergencies and academic use. Senate Bill 495 and House Bill 4141 ...