cell phones

Education

Oregon schools worry students may choose their phones over lunch

Jane Vaughan

The order prohibits students from using phones during the entire school day, what's known as "bell-to-bell." Districts must adopt this policy by the end of October and begin enforcement by Jan. 1.

Students store their cellphones while attending class at Grant High School in Portland, Ore., Oct. 3, 2023. Oregon students may soon be prevented from using cellphones and other personal electronic devices at school.

Education

Gov. Kotek issues executive order banning cellphones during school hours

Natalie Pate

Every Oregon school district will have to adopt a policy prohibiting student cellphone use by Oct. 31. The policies must be in full effect by 2026.

Education

Oregon lawmakers move closer to prohibiting student cellphones in schools statewide

Natalie Pate

Republicans were split in their support of House Bill 2251, which passed the Oregon House on Tuesday after a lively debate. Now, it heads to the Senate.

Vice Principal Jessika Magnett helps students with their Yondr cellphone pouches outside Grant High School in Portland on Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2024. ODE's guidance suggests that cellphone locking pouches cost an average of $27 per student per year, citing publicly available data and reports.

Education

Oregon Dept. of Education recommends schools ‘limit or restrict’ use of cellphones in new guidance

Natalie Pate

The state agency is the latest to express concern about students’ use of personal devices at school.