EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — A bill signed by Gov. Dan McKee to ban cell phones in schools will start in August 2026.

Dr. Caroline Kistin from Brown University's Hassenfeld Child Health Innovation Institute has researched the topic of school cell phone bans.

Kistin joined 12 News at 4 Friday to discuss what her research has shown and the legislation lawmakers approved last session.

Watch the full interview in the video player above.

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