May 6, 2026

Study finds school cellphone bans help students focus more but show little impact on test scores

Bell-to-bell cellphone bans in public schools have reduced student distractions but had minimal impact on test scores, a new study shows.

Study finds school cellphone bans help students focus more but show little impact on test scores

TL;DR

  • Bell-to-bell cellphone bans in public schools have been implemented.
  • These bans have led to a reduction in student distractions.
  • The impact of these bans on student test scores has been minimal.