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Governor Pushes Phone Ban in Schools | Seattle News
Governor Bob Ferguson is pushing for a statewide ban on student cellphone use in Washington public schools, aiming to eliminate distractions and boost academic focus — with a goal of implementation by next fall. The proposal, backed by national data showing teens spend nearly a quarter of school hours on phones, would restrict phone use during all school activities, including lunch and breaks — except for students with documented health needs or those requiring phones for educational purposes. Superintendent Chris Reykdal joins him in making this a top legislative priority for the 2027 school…
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