California Governor, Gavin Newsom signed into law a bill requiring schools to restrict or outright forbid smartphone use on Monday. There is growing agreement that excessive smartphone use can raise the risk of mental illness and hinder education. Thirteen more states this year have either restricted or outright prohibited cellphone use in schools or advised local educators to take similar action, according to Education Week.
California Governor, Gavin Newsom signed into law a bill requiring schools to restrict or outright forbid smartphone use on Monday. There is growing agreement that excessive smartphone use can raise the risk of mental illness and hinder education. Thirteen more states this year have either restricted or outright prohibited cellphone use in schools or advised local educators to take similar action, according to Education Week.