Lane County school districts report early results from Oregon school cellphone ban

LANE COUNTY, Ore. — Think of it as moving from digital to analog: Oregon students will once again be unable to use their personal electronic devices during the school day.

In July 2025, Gov. Tina Kotek signed an executive order requiring Oregon school districts have a policy in place restricting use of cellphones and smart devices by Jan. 1 of this year.

The goal was to create an environment for distraction-free learning…

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