Nebraska Governor Signs Bill Restricting Student Devices
Nebraska became the latest state this week to restrict students' use of cellphones during school hours (see 2501130041). LB-140, which Gov. Jim Pillen (R) signed Tuesday, will go into effect during the 2025-26 school year. It provides certain exemptions for…
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students with individualized education plans, emergencies and educational purposes. The law also clarifies that the restriction doesn't authorize monitoring, collecting or assessing information on a device that isn't owned or provided by a school district. "The research is clear about the detriments from overexposure to social media and the way Big Tech works to keep kids online and coming back for more," Pillen said.