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Iowa Gov. Seeks to Ban Cellphone Use in Schools
Gov. Kim Reynolds praises districts that have already restricted phones but says a statewide ban will be a 2025 priority. Such policies around the country have run into problems with courts.
Gov. Kim Reynolds says she plans to propose a bill banning cellphones in Iowa classrooms
Gov. Kim Reynolds is planning to propose legislation that would ban cellphones in Iowa schools, although she hasn't released specifics on the proposal. Reynolds told Gray Television's Washington News Bureau last week that she would be proposing the policy in her Condition of the State address in January,
Reynolds to pitch barring cellphones in K-12 classrooms
Iowa K-12 students would be barred from having their cellphones in the classroom under a proposal that Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds plans to present to state lawmakers.
Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds considering cell phone ban in schools
(ABC 6 News) — In Iowa, Governor Kim Reynolds is eyeing new legislation that could ban cell phones in public schools. Reynolds plans on proposing a statewide restriction on the use of cell phones in schools next session, claiming they are a distraction and a weapon for online bullies.
Gov. Reynolds expected to pitch cellphone ban in Iowa classrooms
Gov. Kim Reynolds plans to propose a statewide ban on cellphones in K-12 classrooms during the upcoming legislative session.
Iowa’s governor to propose banning cell phones from K-12 classrooms
Governor Kim Reynolds plans to ask the legislature to ban cellphones from classrooms in Iowa’s K-through-12 schools. Reynolds mentioned the proposal late last week during an interview at the Washington,
Iowa governor calls on lawmakers to vote on cellphone ban, Nebraska educators push for legislation
Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds is calling on state lawmakers to vote on a ban on cell phones in K-12 classrooms in the new year, as first reported by KCCI.
REYNOLDS MAY ASK FOR K-12 CELL PHONE BAN
GOVERNOR KIM REYNOLDS PLANS TO ASK THE IOWA LEGISLATURE TO BAN CELLPHONES FROM CLASSROOMS IN IOWA’S K-THROUGH-12 SCHOOLS. A SPOKESMAN FOR THE GOVERNOR SAYS PERSONAL ELECTRONIC DEVICES ARE A DISTRACTION AND REYNOLDS BELIEVES IOWA KIDS SHOULD HAVE THE FREEDOM TO FOCUS AND BE FULLY ENGAGED IN THEIR EDUCATION.
Gov. Reynolds says Lt. Gov pick coming ‘soon’, discusses banning phones in schools
On Tuesday morning Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds pardoned two turkeys named ‘Caitlin’ and ‘Clark’ at the governor’s residence at Terrace Hill. After the annual event, the governor answered questions from local reporters about the lieutenant governor vacancy,
Gov. Reynolds to propose legislation restricting cell phone use in Iowa schools
DES MOINES, Iowa (Gray Media Iowa Capitol Bureau) - Next year, Iowans may see legislation to restrict cell phones in public school classrooms. Thursday, Governor Kim Reynolds told us it’s something she’s looking to propose in the next legislative session.
Minnesota schools’ cellphone bans getting closer scrutiny, including from students
Edina, suggested recently to a group of St. Paul high school students that limits on cellphones at school could ensure “you get the education you’re here to get.” The kids weren’t buying it. TikTok, one student said,
Gov. Reynolds looking at possible proposal restricting cellphone use in schools
Many schools across the state are already imposing their own cell phone bans in classrooms, but Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds ...
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Gov. Reynolds says she’s trying to respect local control while crafting cell phone ban
DES MOINES, Iowa (Gray Media Iowa Capitol Bureau) - Governor Kim Reynolds says she’ll propose a cell phone ban for Iowa ... that say kids aren’t on their phones at lunch as much as before ...