Policy · 1h ago
Majority of US adults now support full-day school cell phone bans
A new Pew Research Center survey finds 77% of US adults support banning cell phones in middle and high school classes, while 48% support banning them for the entire school day—the first time more than half of Americans back full-day bans. The trend reflects growing concern over student distraction and mental health.
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The data shows a clear shift in public opinion, but enforcement and equity issues—like students needing phones for emergencies or lacking home internet—remain unresolved.
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