New Jersey Schools Crack Down on Phones | Newark News

New Jersey’s new school phone ban kicks in next year, forcing all K-12 districts—including Newark—to restrict student devices during school hours. Students can still bring phones, but must store them in lockable pouches and keep them powered off, not just silent. Newark’s school board has already approved Yondr pouches, funded by state money. The law bans non-academic phone use but allows exceptions for learning or accessibility needs. With implementation deadlines looming, schools across the state brace for debate and disruption as they aim to boost focus—but execution will make or break the effort. 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/606daf765b50b25a