Event Brief
Tennessee earns ‘C’ grade for school cell phone law
By The BriefBrief · Sources (1)
Filed: Sep 23, 2026 at 7:00 AM ET
Summary: A new report says Tennessee has taken steps to keep cell phones out of classrooms, but the state’s school cell phone law still falls short. The assessment gives Tennessee a “C” grade, arguing requirements and enforcement are not strong enough to fully limit student phone use during class time.
WHO: Tennessee and the authors of the new report assessing the school cell phone law
WHAT: Report grades Tennessee’s school cell phone law as a “C,” saying it doesn’t do enough to keep phones out of classrooms.
WHEN: Sep 23, 2026 at 6:29 AM ET
WHERE: Tennessee
WHY: Cause not yet established.
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