Maryland School Districts: Cell Phone Policy & Enforcement

Cell phone policy guidance for Maryland school districts. Maryland's General Assembly passed the Joanne C. Benson Phone-Free Schools Act (HB 525) on April 11, 2026. As of May 7, 2026, the bill has not been independently confirmed as signed by Gov. Wes Moore; under Maryland procedure it is expected t

Maryland School Districts — Cell Phone Policy & Phone-Free Enforcement

Cell phone policy guidance for Maryland school districts. Maryland's General Assembly passed the Joanne C. Benson Phone-Free Schools Act (HB 525) on April 11, 2026. As of May 7, 2026, the bill has not been independently confirmed as signed by Gov. Wes Moore; under Maryland procedure it is expected t

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Maryland's General Assembly passed the Joanne C. Benson Phone-Free Schools Act (HB 525) on April 11, 2026. As of May 7, 2026, the bill has not been independently confirmed as signed by Gov. Wes Moore; under Maryland procedure it is expected to become law via signature or auto-enactment within the 30-day window.

State law status: Active bill (2026). Full Maryland law guide.

Montgomery County Public Schools — Washington, D.C.
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