Kansas Bans Phones in Schools | Topeka News

Topeka News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 2, 2026 · 1m

Kansas schools are cracking down on tech distractions with a new statewide ban: no personal cell phones, tablets, smartwatches, or wireless earbuds allowed during the school day—no exceptions for lunch or between classes. Students must surrender devices upon arrival, and schools are stepping up to manage them safely. While some parents and students welcome the move for quieter classrooms and less cyberbullying, others worry about emergency communication. Schools now require students to go through teachers or the office to contact home, and families are urged to use the main office for…