New Jersey Schools Ban Personal Devices | Newark News

New Jersey’s statewide ban on personal electronics in schools is hitting classrooms early—Plainfield Public Schools is leading the charge with “Phones Down, Minds Up,” requiring all students from kindergarten through twelfth grade to stow phones, tablets, smartwatches, and more during school hours, starting this fall. Devices will be stored in classroom caddies, lockers, or homeroom bins, with exceptions for medical needs or special education. The district is preparing families and staff for a smoother transition ahead of the state’s 2026-27 rollout, aiming to boost focus and reduce distractions while keeping communication channels open through the main office and ParentSquare. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/539484af89468161