Senate Approves Cell Phone Ban in Georgia High Schools

Staff Report From Georgia CEO

Wednesday, March 25th, 2026

A bill banning cell phone use in Georgia high schools is heading to Governor Brian Kemp’s desk.

House Bill 1009 passed the Senate unanimously on Monday. Senators said the bell-to-bell ban would limit distractions among students, while allowing them to focus on instruction. Senator Shawn Still sponsored the bill in the Senate. He says the ban has additional benefits as well.

Read more at WUGA.