Other states' moves
Governor Ferguson announces key legislative priority to ban cellphones in schools statewide
Office of Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson
Washington
Our summary
Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson made a statewide school cellphone ban a top legislative priority after lawmakers earlier in 2026 passed only a study bill. About 75% of Washington districts have some phone limits, and a national report card gave the state an F. The governor planned statewide listening sessions on policy details.
- Pacific Northwest
- Elementary
- Teens
- Phones
- State policy
- Legislation
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