Bipartisan Support Grows – Cell Phones Banned!

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(GoRealNewsNow.com) – A growing bipartisan movement calls for banning cell phones in schools to curb distraction and support student mental health as governors are uniting to address the detrimental effects of cell phone use among students.

With bipartisan support growing, states like Florida and Arkansas are taking bold steps to ensure students can focus on real education without Big Tech’s interference.

A wave of common sense is sweeping across America as both Republican and Democrat governors recognize the urgent need to limit cellphone use in schools.

At least eight states have enacted bans over the past two years, with more considering similar proposals.

This surge in action comes as educators and parents alike witness the devastating impact of screen addiction and social media on youth’s mental health and academic performance.

Florida, under conservative leadership, is setting an example for the nation. The Sunshine State now requires all public schools to ban cellphone use during class and block social media on district Wi-Fi.

This decisive action protects students from the constant barrage of liberal propaganda and peer pressure that plagues social media platforms.

Arkansas, led by Republican Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders, has launched a pilot program offering grants for phone-free policies.

Over 100 districts are participating, showing a strong desire to reclaim classrooms from Big Tech’s grip.

Sanders understands the gravity of the situation, stating, “Teachers know (cellphones are) a huge distraction, but much bigger than that is that it is impacting the mental health of so many of our students.”

Nationally, 77% of U.S. schools claim to prohibit non-academic cellphone use, but enforcement has been weak.

These new state-level initiatives will give teachers and administrators the backing they need to create truly distraction-free learning environments.

However, not everyone sees the wisdom in these bans. Some misguided parents, along with liberal organizations like the National Parents Union, are opposing these common-sense measures.

They claim concerns about emergency communication and argue that children need to learn how to manage technology responsibly.

Yet, this ignores the reality that many children are simply not equipped to handle the pressures and dangers of constant connectivity.

Kim Whitman of the Phone Free Schools Movement perfectly captures the universal nature of this struggle:

“It doesn’t matter if you live in a big city or a rural town, urban or suburban, all children are struggling and need that seven-hour break from the pressures of phones and social media during the school day.”

As parents and concerned citizens, Americans must support these efforts to ban cell phones in schools.

Children’s future depends on their ability to learn, think critically, and develop strong values without the constant distraction and liberal influence of smartphones.

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