There's a new cell phone policy for Pittsburgh Public Schools. In the fall of 2026, students are prohibited from using cell phones and electronic devices on district property, including school buses. On the Big K Morning Show, school board President Gene Walker said it is both an educational and safety issue. Previously, cell phone policy was left up to individual schools.

There's a new cell phone policy for Pittsburgh Public Schools.

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There's a new cell phone policy for Pittsburgh Public Schools.

There's a new cell phone policy for Pittsburgh Public Schools.