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Cell Phone Bans in Schools Gain Support

Updated 2026-07-29 16:55 UTC 1 source Neutral

A new Pew Research Center survey shows strong support for full school day cell phone bans. Seventy-seven percent of US adults back the ban, with 48 percent supporting it for the entire school day.

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As schools across the country continue to implement cell phone bans, a new Pew Research Center survey shows they continue to gain support. Seventy-seven percent of US adults support banning cell phones in middle and high school classes, and 48 percent support banning them for the entire school day.
2026-07-29 16:42 UTC
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