One question in the debate in the legislature is whether there should be a ban for the full school day, or just during class time.
Video: State senators discuss school cellphone ban passage
The legislation creates a consistent statewide standard prohibiting cellphone use during instructional hours.
Santarsiero, Robinson, Hughes Bill to implement a bell-to-bell ban on student cellphone use during school day passes Senate
The bill would create a consistent statewide standard: Students may not use cellphones during the school day.
Shapiro directs $219.9 million in additional capital funding to SEPTA
The additional PennDOT capital funding will allow SEPTA to accelerate safety upgrades.
