COLUMBUS, Ohio — Schools in Ohio are back in session as students face new classes, teachers and a recently approved cellphone ban .

Under Revised Code Section 3313.753 , each public school must prohibit student cellphone use during instructional hours in its policy.

The law directs schools to promote limited student phone use during the day and reduce cellphone-related distractions in classroom settings.

Gov. Mike DeWine approved the measure as part of the state’s two-year, $60 billion operating budget , which he signed June 30.

However, students will still be allowed to use their cellphones for learning, health concerns deemed appropriate by the school or when included in their individualized education program (IEP) or section 504 plan.

DeWine has long supported the cellphon

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