On February 14th, 2026, the Michigan legislature passed a policy banning cell phones from K-12 classrooms. Although this won’t take effect this year, many are worried about their cellphone-less future for the 2026-2027 school year. According to Governor Gretchen Whitmer, “Over half of states across the U.S. and several schools in Michigan have already implemented policies that address phones in the classroom. These schools have seen positive results, including a rise in test scores, fewer instances of cyberbullying, more use of school libraries, and improved social skills among students.” Therefore, it appears there will be little chance of overturning this policy due to its positive effect in schools.
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Michigan Passes New Cell Phone Law
February 27, 2026
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Gary Vierk • Feb 27, 2026 at 1:18 pm
This will “definitely help” our student body learn more. While also having the motivation to learn. I know many students who will DEFINITELY follow this rule and have better grades.