Governor Kotek’s K-12 School Cell Phone Ban Is Sparking Debate Across Oregon

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Oregon schools must limit student phone use by 2026. Will a full-day ban help kids, or go too far? Here’s what the new policy means and where the public stands.

A major change is on the horizon for Oregon’s public schools. Governor Tina Kotek has signed an executive order requiring all 197 Oregon school districts to implement policies that limit student access to cell phones throughout the school day. These policies must be adopted by October 2025 and fully in place by the start of 2026. Here’s how the policies will affect children in Oregon’s public school system.

Cell Phone Use To Be Banned For K-12 Oregon

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