Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker signs public school cell phone ban into law

Illinois Governor JB Pritzker signed a bill into law on Tuesday that requires public schools statewide to prohibit students from using their cell phones during the school day. This new legislation establishes a bell-to-bell cellphone ban for students across the state's public education system. The law ensures that mobile device usage is restricted throughout the entire duration of the academic day to maintain a focused learning environment within all Illinois public school institutions.