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Governor Murphy Signs Law Banning Cellphones in New Jersey Schools

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Source: NJ.gov
Governor Murphy Signs Law Banning Cellphones in New Jersey Schools
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Governor Phil Murphy signed legislation requiring New Jersey schools to implement policies restricting cell phone and internet-enabled device use during school hours, effective in the 2026-2027 school year, aiming to improve student focus, mental health, and classroom engagement.

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  1. The Official Website of Governor Phil Murphy  NJ.gov
  2. New Jersey Is Latest State to Ban Student Phones in Schools  The New York Times
  3. NJ phone ban: Gov. Murphy signs law banning cellphones in New Jersey public schools  ABC7 New York
  4. Governor Murphy signs law banning cellphone use in New Jersey schools  NBC10 Philadelphia
  5. New Jersey is the latest state to ban cellphones during the school day in grades K-12  6abc Philadelphia

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