Ohio law bans cell phones during the school day. Teachers and students have mixed feelings

3/17/2026

Today from The Ohio Newsroom

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In Ohio’s public schools, students are no longer allowed to use their cell phones during the school day. Principals say the policy is making a difference, but students have some concerns.

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Ohio law bans cell phones during the school day. Teachers and students have mixed feelings

Today from The Ohio Newsroom

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Emergency services in Hocking Hills are strained. Can a new source of funding help?

Amid enforcement surge, Ohio cities are rethinking cooperation with ICE

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Ohio law bans cell phones during the school day. Teachers and students have mixed feelings

This Ohio native won an Oscar for her production design. This weekend, she hopes to do it again

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