Gov. Kotek signs executive order banning cell phone use by students in Oregon’s K-12 schools

Gov. Kotek signs executive order banning cell phone use by students in Oregon’s K-12 schools

Governor Tina Kotek issued an executive order mandating all 197 school districts in Oregon ban student cell phone use during the school day. Districts must adopt policies by October 31 and fully implement them by January 1, 2026, citing benefits for mental health, learning, and student focus.