House Bill 959 bans cellphones in classrooms. Governor stein says he signed the bill because the phones are a distraction to learning. WCCB News @ Ten anchor Gary Brode reports.

The Democratic governor said the legislature “wants to distract us by stoking culture wars that further divide us.” ...

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The bill requires all schools statewide to have students turn their wireless devices during classes, update or install ...

A North Carolina bill aimed at protecting students’ internet safety in schools was one of 15 bills signed by Governor Josh Stein on July 1.

Regulating the presence of phones in schools is critical. According to a 2024 survey from the Pew Research Center, 72% of teachers said cell phones were a major problem. Cell phone use is a powerful ...

BUNCOMBE COUNTY, N.C. (WLOS) — Using a cell phone during class is now prohibited in North Carolina. That goes for any ...