What to know about Illinois’ cell phone ban in schools

School districts across Illinois will be required to ban cell phones and other devices during the school day starting next school year. 

A state lawmaker, educators, and an education policy expert discuss how that works, as well as the pros and cons … for students, teachers, and families.

GUESTS

Rebecca Hinze-Pifer 
Assistant Professor, Education Policy, Organization & Leadership, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Cristina Castro
State Senator and Majority Caucus Whip, 22nd Illinois Senate District 

Julie Riley
President, Bloomington Education Association
Literacy Coach, Bloomington Junior High School

Sharon Williams 
Superintendent of Schools, Rock Island-Milan School District 41