New School Year Brings Device and Clothing Bans as California Considers Phone-Free Schools Act

As the new school year begins, students face new bans on electronic devices and certain clothing items. Some schools require devices to be locked away, while others are banning hooded sweatshirts and specific footwear. Governor Gavin Newsom is expected to sign the Phone-Free Schools Act, which would require schools to limit phone use by 2026.