Gov. Pritzker's Statement on the Passage of the Cell Phones in Schools Ban
May 31, 2026
SPRINGFIELD – Today, Governor JB Pritzker issued the following statement following the passage of SB2427 to ban the use of cell phones during the school day:
“Every parent and educator knows the damage that unchecked screen time and social media can do to our children and how disruptive they can be in school. The bipartisan support for this effort reflects the urgency educators and families across Illinois feel. I’m grateful to Representative Michelle Mussman and Senator Cristina Castro for their leadership on this bill. I am pleased that the Illinois General Assembly finished the job and look forward to signing these vital protections for our kids into law.”
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