MONTGOMERY , Ala. (WDNews) – A proposed bill aimed at banning cell phone use in classrooms is generating buzz ahead of the 2025 Alabama Legislative session. Representative Patrick Sellers, who introduced the measure, says it addresses growing concerns from educators about classroom distractions.
“But if our focus is to teach and to train our children, then let’s take out the distractions,” said Rep. Sellers.
The bill would prohibit cell phone use in classrooms from kindergarten through 12th grade, with exceptions for medical purposes.
Rep. Sellers also cited disciplinary issues linked to cell phones, such as bullying, inappropriate content, and disruptions caused by texting. “It is outstanding how many issues actually end up with a cell phone and be texting, bullying, pornography—all those sorts of things,” he said.
If passed, the legislation would take effect in the 2025-2026 school year. The Alabama State Board of Education would be responsible for developing and implementing the policy in schools statewide.
