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POLL: How restrictive should cellphone policies be in Washington public schools?

Gov. Bob Ferguson is building support for a statewide cellphone ban in public schools.

By Clark County Today · August 27, 2026
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POLL: How restrictive should cellphone policies be in Washington public schools?

Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson is building support for a proposal that would ban cellphones in public schools from the first bell of the day to the last. Similar legislation has failed to advance in recent sessions, even as many school districts have adopted their own restrictions. As the debate returns to Olympia, Clark County Today is asking readers how restrictive cellphone policies should be in Washington public schools.

POLL: How restrictive should cellphone policies be in Washington public schools?

📵 Ban phones for the entire school day

🔕 Ban them only during classes

🏫 Allow each school district to set its own policy

🤔 Not sure

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https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/youth/wa-governor-lays-groundwork-for-cellphone-ban-in-public-schools/

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