PHX Reporter

The Arizona House of Representatives has approved HB2484, a bill aimed at reducing classroom distractions from cell phones and social media during school hours. The legislation, introduced by Representative Beverly Pingerelli, received strong bipartisan support.

"Teachers shouldn’t have to fight a losing battle against smartphones," said Representative Pingerelli. "This bill hands them the tools to keep kids locked in on what matters—building a future, not chasing likes. I’m proud to see lawmakers from both sides agree: education beats distraction every time."

The bill mandates that school districts and charter schools implement policies to keep devices out of the way during instructional hours, with exceptions for emergencies or teacher-approved academic tasks.

"We’re not talking about taking phones away from kids altogether," added Representative Pingerelli. "We’re talking about putting common sense back in the classroom. Teachers shouldn’t have to compete with TikTok, and parents shouldn’t have to wonder if their kids are learning or just scrolling."

House Republicans are leading efforts to enhance Arizona’s educational environment by minimizing unnecessary distractions. The bill will now proceed to the Senate for further review.

Beverly Pingerelli represents Legislative District 28 in Peoria, Sun City, Sun City West, and Phoenix as a Republican member of the Arizona House of Representatives. She can be followed on X at @BevPingerelli.

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