Wisconsin school cell phone ban during instructional time heads to governor

Published October 14, 2025 5:51pm ET



(The Center Square) – A bill that would require school boards across Wisconsin to create rules banning cell phones during instructional time took another step toward becoming law when the Wisconsin Senate approved Assembly Bill 29 with a 29-4 vote.

Sen. Rachael Cabral-Guevara (R-Fox Crossing) cited a Marquette poll that showed 89% support for a cell phone ban during instructional time and 72% support for an overall ban.

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