Georgia high schools working to implement state's new cellphone ban

School districts across Georgia have until next year to figure out how to implement the new law's banning the use of cellphones in high school.

• May 6

Kemp signs bill banning cellphones in class for Georgia high school students

Starting next year, most Georgia high school students won't be able to use their cellphones during the school day.

• May 5

Georgia Senate passes bill banning cellphones in high schools

A bill that would ban Georgia high school students from accessing personal electronic devices during the school day is now heading to Gov. Kemp's desk to become law.

• Mar 23

Bill to ban cellphones in Georgia high schools moves closer to becoming law

Lawmakers say a cellphone ban in high school would keep students focused, but some Georgia parents have safety concerns.

• Mar 19

Georgia lawmakers will consider cell phone ban in high schools

Georgia's recently-approved ban on cellphones in classrooms may expand to high schools, House Speaker Jon Burns says.

• Jan 7

Marietta schools report serious gains after yearlong cellphone ban

One Marietta teacher says her class's state test scores have increased by an average of nearly 20 points since the cell phone ban began.

• Dec 19, 2025

Cobb County school board approves cell phone ban for K-8 students

Cobb County school leaders have approved banning cell phones in class​ for some of the district's students, but they have concerns over the state law's implementation.

• Dec 12, 2025

Millions of students use these pouches to lock up their cellphones

At least 2.5 million students across the country are using Yondr pouches, as 35 states have laws or rules limiting cellphones in schools.

• Sep 6, 2025

Atlanta area school district sees positive results from student cellphone ban

More than half of the states in the U.S. now have laws that either ban or regulate cellphone use in schools. Here's how it's working in one Georgia district so far.

• Sep 4, 2025