Ihave a love-hate relationship with my kids' smartphones. So I was relieved when I saw that Texas Gov. Greg Abbott recently signed legislation that bans cell phones in public schools.

School starts soon for us, and as a parent with children who have had phones at school, I'm glad to see the ban go into effect this 2025-26 school year.

“Educators and researchers have raised concerns about the impact that smartphones have on student learning and student engagement,” Abbott said . “Experts have explained that smartphones and social media affect the mental health of children. If we are going to be number one in education, it is going to require the undivided attention of our students in the classroom.” Opinion: Let Hoosier kids have summer. School shouldn’t start in late July.

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