Pennsylvania schools to enact bell-to-bell cellphone ban in 2027-28 school year

A family & kids story from Pennsylvania, reported by 6abc Philadelphia.

Family & Kids · Pennsylvania · October 21, 2026

By HeyHomees Newsroom · October 22, 2026

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Pennsylvania schools will enforce a bell‑to‑bell cellphone ban starting in the 2027‑28 school year, a move officials say could help keep students focused in class.

Local News · Pennsylvania — Morning edition, October 22, 2026

Reported by 6abc Philadelphia, October 21, 2026. Read the full story at 6abc Philadelphia →

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