The Kansas Legislature has recently passed a bill known as “Bell-to-Bell, No Cell,” which limits cellphone use for students during the school day. The bill has been sent to Laura Kelly the governor of Kansas, for final approval. If the governor signs it, students in K-12 schools throughout the state will not be allowed to use their personal phones from the first bell of the day until the last bell excluding lunch and recess. The rule would apply to both public and private schools.. There would be exceptions for students who need their devices for medical reasons or through disability plans.

Lawmakers say the goal of the bill is to reduce distractions in the classroom and help students focus more on learning instead of social media or other tech during school hours. Many supporters believe that removing phones during the school day could improve attention and behavior in class. If the law goes into effect, individual school districts will decide how the policy will be enforced. Some schools may require students to keep their phones in lockers, backpacks, or special storage pouches during the day.