Shapiro signs bell-to-bell cellphone ban for Pa. schools

Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro has signed Senate Bill 1014 into law, implementing a statewide bell-to-bell cellphone ban for over 1.7 million K-12 students in public and private schools. The new law restricts device use during the school day, including breaks and lunch, with exceptions for medical needs or disability accommodations. School officials will need to adopt district policies before the 2027-2028 school year.