Wisconsin becomes the 36th state to limit cellphone use in schools, with a new law signed by Governor Tony Evers. The law, which takes effect in July, bans phones during class time, allowing exceptions for emergencies, health reasons, learning programs, and teacher-approved lessons. The move comes as more states address classroom phone use, with some banning phones all day and others only during class. The law aims to reduce distractions and stress for students, with some researchers still debating the effectiveness of phone bans on student mental health.

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