A Texas official has urged the ban of cellphones in schools, citing the devices' "harmful" effects on students. On Wednesday, Texas Education Agency Commissioner Mike Morath spoke at a Senate ...

Texas education commissioner calls for student cellphone ban in schools “If it were in my power, I would have already banned them in all schools in the state,” Morath said.

After the Texas House and Senate approved House Bill 1481, which bans students from using cell phones during school hours, school districts across East Texas are now ...

Texas Official Calls for Cellphone Ban in Schools, Citing 'Harmful' Effects. Published Sep 19, 2024 at 1:24 PM EDT. By . Matthew Impelli is a Newsweek staff writer based in New York.

Texas Education Agency Commissioner Mike Morath on Wednesday said next year lawmakers should ban the use of cellphones in public schools across the state.

Texas Education Agency Commissioner Mike Morath on Wednesday said next year lawmakers should ban the use of cellphones in public schools across the state. Morath’s endorsement of a statewide ban ...