Across the United States, numerous school districts are implementing stricter cellphone policies to mitigate distractions and improve classroom focus. In Idaho, the Emmett school district is weighing options to either ban phones entirely or require them to be locked away, with mixed reactions from trustees and parents concerned about emergency communication. Johnson City, Tennessee, has banned phones and wireless earbuds during school hours, reflecting a nationwide trend towards limiting technology in educational settings. Meanwhile, in South Carolina's Lexington County, a new law mandates a complete ban, with some parents supporting the change for better educational experiences. As schools like Grapevine-Colleyville in Texas and Stanley County in South Dakota adopt similar measures, they emphasize the importance of maintaining a focused learning environment despite parental concerns over safety and communication. The movement to restrict cellphone use is seen as a response to growing evidence of distractions impacting student engagement.