Gov. Gavin Newsom signed controversial legislation Monday requiring California school districts to limit student smartphone use during the school day by July 2026. The Phone-Free School Act – AB 3216 – makes California the fifth state to require all public schools to restrict student phone use on school grounds.

Governor Gavin Newsom signed a new law on Monday requiring all school districts, charter schools, and county education offices in California to establish policies that limit or ban smartphone use by students by July 1,

California school districts are now required to create rules limiting student smartphone use under a new law signed by Governor Gavin Newsom. The legi

California has become the latest state to restrict student smartphone use under a new law signed by Democratic governor Gavin Newsome. The legislation makes California the latest state to try to curb student phone access to minimize distractions in the classroom and address the mental health impacts of social media on children.

Gov. Newsom signed the Phone-Free Schools Act into law. It requires California school districts to draft policies restricting or banning student cellphone use.

A new law requires all public schools in California to limit students' access to cellphones during the school day.