Iowa governor introduces bill to restrict phones in school
DES MOINES, Iowa (KTIV) - Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds has introduced a bill that, if passed, would restrict students' cell phone use during instructional time. According to the governor’s office, the bill would establish a minimum standard that all Iowa schools would be required to follow by July 1, 2025.
Bill to limit cell phones in Iowa schools introduced
Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds followed through on one of the top issues she presented in her Condition of the State address, introducing a bill to restrict cell phone use in schools.
Reynolds pushes statewide cell phone restrictions in Iowa classrooms
Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds unveiled a bill Friday that would require Iowa school districts to restrict student cell phone use during instructional time, citing concerns over classroom distractions and the negative impact on mental health.
Iowa Governor wants school restrictions on student cell phone use to be statewide
Kim Reynolds has proposed legislation that would create a minimum standard all Iowa school districts would be required to adopt by July 1.
Governor Reynolds introduces bill that restricts cell phone use in classrooms
Governor Kim Reynolds has introduced a bill aimed to restrict the use of cell phones during instructional time in classrooms.
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