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Group pushes statewide bell-to-bell K-12 cellphone ban

Minnesota Unplugged convened parents, educators and politicians at the Iron Ranger on Grand Avenue to push a statewide K-12 bell-to-bell cellphone ban.[1]

Organizers said State Rep. Erin Maye Quade plans to introduce a statewide bell-to-bell ban bill in the next legislative session.[1] Attendees included parents, educators and local politicians who gathered to build support.[1]

The Institute for Families and Technology says 24 states and Washington, D.C., already have bell-to-bell bans and gives Minnesota a "D" for only requiring districts to have some cellphone policy.[1]

Minnesota Unplugged held the Iron Ranger meeting to marshal parents and educators ahead of the legislative push and to pressure lawmakers for a uniform statewide rule.[1]

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  • Minnesota Unplugged convened a meeting of parents, educators and politicians at the Iron Ranger on Grand Avenue to promote a statewide K–12 bell‑to‑bell cellphone ban.
  • The Institute for Families and Technology says 24 states and Washington, D.C., already have bell‑to‑bell bans and currently gives Minnesota a 'D' for only requiring districts to have some cellphone policy.
  • Minnesota Unplugged says State Rep. Erin Maye Quade plans to introduce a statewide bell‑to‑bell ban bill in the next legislative session.

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September 15, 2026