Gov. JB Pritzker signs Illinois school cellphone ban into law to make classrooms ‘more conducive to learning’ | WBEZ Chicago
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Illinois Governor JB Pritzker has signed a law mandating schools to enforce cellphone bans in classrooms to enhance learning environments. The law includes specific exceptions and will require schools to adapt their policies by the 2027-28 academic year.
Read full story @ www.wbez.org/education/2026/07/28/illinois-school-cellphone-ban-signed-law-jb-pritzker »
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The article effectively reports on a new legislation affecting cellphone use in Illinois schools, adhering to journalistic standards. However, it could be more concise by eliminating some repetitive phrases and details.
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