There is overwhelming support for banning cellphones during class time in middle and high schools. Two-thirds of Americans believe phone-free schools will help students improve their social skills, grades, and behavior.

We may also see if that happens since more students across the country face the new reality this school year of no cellphones allowed in the classroom.

According to the Parents Television and Media Council, since last fall, more than thirty states have moved to ban or restrict cellphones in their public schools.

"Cell phones are expected to be off and away," Virginia Beach Public School Board member Kathleen Brown told CBN News. "So, in the backpack if they're in high school. Just off and away, not in use, not vibrating or turning on or sending messages that are going to

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