Pennsylvania Senate Approves School Cell Phone Ban Pilot Program

Pennsylvania's Senate passed a bill to launch a pilot program allowing school districts to ban cell phone use during the school day, aiming to address mental health and academic decline among students. The bipartisan bill, sponsored by Sen. Ryan Aument, would provide grants for schools to purchase lockable bags for phones. In a separate development, the state House passed a bill recognizing same-sex marriages, updating state law to reflect the legality of such unions. The bill, passed with bipartisan support, awaits action in the Senate. Both bills highlight significant social and educational reforms in Pennsylvania.