Local schools dial in on proposed cell phone ban

Many say LB 140 would have little impact due to policies already in place

  • LB 140 currently under consideration by the unicameral would mean a statewide ban on cell phones in schools
    LB 140 currently under consideration by the unicameral would mean a statewide ban on cell phones in schools
    Nebraska lawmakers are considering a bill this year which would require all public school districts to adopt a policy restricting cell phone use on school grounds.LB 140, which has been placed on General File after an initial public hearing, was introduced by Sen. Rita Sanders of Bellevue at Gov. Jim Pillen’s request. The governor described it as an urgent issue he regrets not proposing i...

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