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Cell phone limits coming down the pike

Cell phone limits coming down the pike

Plus, how this school district sharply cut its dropout rate.

Ann Schimke, Chalkbeat Colorado

Jun 2, 2026

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Good morning! It's Ann Schimke with Chalkbeat Colorado.

As Colorado school districts face down a June 30 deadline to adopt new cell phone policies, other states are preparing for a similar push. An Illinois law that will take effect for the 2027-28 school year includes new restrictions on cell phones and other devices during the school day. Read the details — and learn what exceptions are allowed — in this story from Chicago reporter Makiya Seminera.

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