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Illinois’ new cellphone ban receives praise, criticism from Chicago-area school communities

Prohibiting cellphones in schools has long been a contested topic, but now that Illinois lawmakers have restricted their use in public and charters beginning with the 2027-28 academic year, parents and students have opinions on how much device usage should be allowed — and when.

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