TUCSON, Ariz. (KGUN) — Governor Katie Hobbs is silencing students' cell phones while they're at school.

She signed bipartisan House Bill 2484 back in April banning cell phone use during the school day, but Thursday afternoon she made a special appearance in the south side at Pueblo High School for a ceremonial signing.

Starting this school year, cell phone use in the classroom is banned across Arizona.

“Cell phones are not only a distraction from learning, they’re increasingly contributing to mental health challenges among youth," Governor Hobbs said.

Students will no longer be allowed to have their phones on or out in the classroom, restricting access to social media.

“Instead of looking up their answer on their phone when they don’t know something, they’ll ask a teacher or a class

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