Senate Majority Leader Chase Blasi and Minority Leader Dinah Sykes introduced bipartisan legislation to ban cell phones in Kansas schools.

The bill aims to create phone-free environments to promote student mental health, authentic relationships, and academic engagement. Studies suggest that classrooms without phones lead to better academic outcomes and safer school environments. 

Blasi, a Republican, believes phone-free schools can improve student mental health and academic outcomes while Sykes, a Democrat, states that classrooms without phones have more engaged students and stronger peer relationships.

The bill would impact both public and private schools in Kansas.&nbsp;&nbsp;The Senate has 28 co-sponsors for the bill, representing over two-thirds of the Senate.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Senate Bill 302 is expected to pass the Senate in January.

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By MATT PIKESenate Majority Leader Chase Blasi and Minority Leader Dinah Sykes introduced bipartisan legislation to ban cell phones in Kansas schools.The bill aims to create phone-free environments to promote student mental health, authentic relationships, and academic engagement. Studies suggest that classrooms without phones lead to better academic outcomes and safer school environments. Blasi, a Republican, believes phone-free schools can improve student mental health and academic outcomes while Sykes, a Democrat, states that classrooms without phones have more engaged students and stronger peer relationships.The bill would impact both public and private schools in Kansas.&nbsp;&nbsp;The Senate has 28 co-sponsors for the bill, representing over two-thirds of the Senate.&nbsp;&nbsp;Senate Bill 302 is expected to pass the Senate in January.You can follow Matt on X @KfeqMatt and St. Joseph Post @StJosephPost.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

Kansas introduces legislation to ban cell phones in schools