Any state that passes legislation which limits or restricts school goers access to their phones will resolve Yes. States added that already have laws will resolve 50%.

"Ban" - any legislation with the intent of reducing school goers access to their phones or the amount of time they spend on wireless electronic devices.

States to keep eye on

Oklahoma

• SB 1321 In the Senate Appropriations Committee​.

• HB 3913 In the Appropriations and Budget Education Subcommittee.

New York

• A.9687 In the Senate Codes Committee.

Kentucky

• HB 383 In the House Education Committee.

Virginia

• SB 28 In the Senate Education and Health Committee.

States with laws already

• Indiana - SB 185

• Florida - HB 379

• Minnesota - SF 3567/HF 3782

• Louisiana - SB 207

• Ohio - HB 250

Studies from Norway have shown the following benefits from phone bans in school.

• Higher Grades

• Less Distractions

• Social Engagement

• Less Bullying