Hosemann pushes for bill to ban cell phones in Mississippi schools

Hosemann pushes for bill to ban cell phones in Mississippi schools

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) – Lt. Gov. Delbert Hosemann says he will push for a bill to ban cell phone usage in Mississippi schools. His goal is to limit distractions in the classroom. Bill history Hosemann was in favor of a bill last year in the 2025 legislative session to ban cell phones in schools. It did not pass the House of Representatives. Hosemann said some Mississippi school districts adopted their own cell phone policies, with some banning p…