Teachers say Indiana’s ‘bell-to-bell’ phone ban makes enforcement easier

By: Mackenzi Klemann

Outlets: Indiana Capital Chronicle

Published: September 21, 2026

Words: 1,025

Last Updated: 4 days, 11 hours ago

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Indiana’s new “bell-to-bell” ban on student cellphones in K-12 schools has made it easier for teachers like Andrew Biller to confiscate phones or send students to the principal’s office.

The Anderson High School student publications advisor said few teachers in the past wanted to enforce the school’s “silent-and-away” policy, which previously permitted students to use their phones outside the classroom, because they believed students would continue breaking the rules.

Now, the rules are …

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