HARRISBURG PA – Emulating policies already enacted in Pottstown – at The Hill School, and in the Pottstown and Pottsgrove school districts – as well as at other Pennsylvania schools, the state Senate Education Committee on Tuesday (Dec. 9, 2025) unanimously approved a statewide proposal to limit student cellphone use during school days.
The legislation, known as Senate Bill (SB) 1014 of 2025, now moves to the full Senate for its consideration. If passed by the Senate, the bill must also be approved by the Pennsylvania House of Representatives and signed by the governor before it can become law. The process occasionally takes up to several months.
Proponents say the bill “aims to curb classroom distractions, improve academic performance, and address growing concerns about youth mental health and social development.” Similar bills have already become law in several states…