Plans To Ban Cell Phones In PA Schools Advances

Patch·Jun 2

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A proposal to ban cell phones in Pennsylvania schools is moving forward. The state House has approved a bill to ban cell phones during the school day, which has now advanced to the Senate, although some lawmakers have expressed resistance to the measure. The bill's progress suggests Pennsylvania may be closer to implementing a statewide ban on cell phone use in schools.

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