Are cellphones banned in Georgia schools 2026? My sister says yes. 📵

[Thomas]

My little sister—she's in 7th grade—came home last week and said: "They're taking our phones next year." I laughed. She didn't.

Turns out, Georgia passed a law. Kindergarten through 8th grade. No phones. Starting fall 2026.

I'm in high school. I thought I was safe. But now? They're talking about high schools too. A survey just came out: 83% of high school teachers want phones banned . Parents? 71% support it .

My mom saw it on the news and asked me: "Is this true?" I had no idea. Now I'm spiraling. What would high school even be without phones? How would I talk to my friends?

 

[ClerBor]

My school actually trialed a phone ban this year. Voluntary, not state law yet. First week was weird. Second week I stopped caring. Now I actually talk to people at lunch. It's not as bad as I thought.

The emergency thing is what worries parents. But the bill's sponsor says parents can still call the school office . They'll get a message to you. Different, but not impossible.