WATCH | 7News Boston: MA Senate passes bill to ban cellphone use in schools
Posted on: August 1, 2025
SPS Superintendent Dr. Stephen Zrike offers his thoughts on the Massachusetts Senate bill to ban the use of cell phones during school hours
BOSTON (WHDH) – At the Statehouse, the senate debated a big change in the classroom. Public schools will ban students from using cell phones during the school day.
“Why wouldn’t we do this?” Senator Barry Finegold asked.
The law would take effect in the 2026-2027 school year and the state will mandate a “bell to bell” ban, including lunch and recess.
