https://theworldwatch.com/tags/school-taking-cell-phones/ Fri 14 Aug 2026 17:18:35 +0200 https://theworldwatch.com/videos/1618674/agree-or-disagree-kansas-schools-are-now-taking-students-phones-and-locking-them-in-dedicated-phone-lockers-after-the-state-banned-cellphones-in-schools/
Under House Bill 2299, signed by Governor Laura Kelly in March 2026, public schools must store personal devices inaccessible throughout the school day, including lunch. Kansas City, Kansas Public Schools spent $150,000 on lockers for middle and high schoolers, with staff overseeing the process. Supporters highlight better focus and less cheating, while parents worry about emergencies and communication, noting schools route messages through offices with exceptions for medical needs. ]]> Fri 14 Aug 2026 11:13:09 +0200 https://theworldwatch.com/videos/1618674/agree-or-disagree-kansas-schools-are-now-taking-students-phones-and-locking-them-in-dedicated-phone-lockers-after-the-state-banned-cellphones-in-schools/