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Georgia Senate Unanimously Passes Bell-to-Bell Cell Phone Ban for High Schoolers

Georgia Senate Unanimously Passes “Bell-to-Bell” Cell Phone Ban for High Schoolers

House Bill 1009 now heads to Governor Brian Kemp’s desk — and if signed, Georgia becomes the 27th state to adopt a full bell-to-bell ban in public schools. ATLANTA, Georgia — The Georgia State Senate has taken a decisive step toward pulling smartphones out of the hands of high school students during the school day, unanimously passing House Bill 1009 on Monday, March 23, 2026. The bill, which extends a prohibition through Grade 12, passed by a 52-0 vote and now awaits the signature of Governor Brian Kemp. If signed into law, it would make Georgia the 27th state to adopt a full bell-to-bell ban.