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Parents want kids to keep phone access at school despite growing classroom bans

A study shows parents are increasingly at odds with school policy

Jul. 15, 2026 By Mark Huffman

A new national survey finds that 9 in 10 parents want their children to have access to a phone during the school day, even as more than 35 states have adopted or proposed restrictions on student cellphone use.

Parents overwhelmingly cite school safety and the ability to reach their children during emergencies as their top concern, creating tension with policies designed to reduce classroom distractions.

The findings highlight a growing divide between educators seeking ph...

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