NJ students head back to school with new mandate: No phones from first bell to last

New Jersey school districts can disagree on how to keep students away from phones, but a new law requires them to ban their use during school hours.

By: Sophie Nieto-Munoz

Outlets: New Jersey Monitor

Published: September 2, 2026

Words: 1,088

Last Updated: 1 month, 2 weeks ago

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Students are returning to classes this week with new backpacks, new outfits, and a new rule: no phones out during the school day.

New Jersey children are starting their first school year under a statewide law aimed at banning students from using their cellphones during the school day — from the first to the last bell — a sweeping policy change that education officials are confident will have a positive impact on kids, …

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