The Missouri state Senate voted on May 13 to approve a bill that will require public school districts and charter schools in the state to adopt formal policies restricting K-12 student use of electronic personal communication devices during the school day.

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds has introduced a bill that would restrict student cellphone use during the school day.

The Department of Education is urging states, districts, and schools to adopt policies addressing the use of student personal devices in schools, and it issued new guidance to aid government and school leaders in developing their new policies.

Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont and Connecticut Education Commissioner Charlene M. Russell-Tucker are urging local school districts to implement new recommendations from the Connecticut State Board of Education regarding the use of personal technology, such as smartphones and similar devices, in K-12 public schools.

In a letter to all school districts in his state, Calif. Gov. Gavin Newsom called on school leaders to restrict student smartphone use in classrooms as the new academic year begins.