The distraction of cell phones in school is becoming a chronic issue for educators and while some districts have taken it upon themselves to address it, a proposal from the State of Illinois could force the issue for those that haven't.  

Mary Vogt, Superintendent of Bement Schools, explains Bement Schools already have policies regarding cell phone usage. She notes a majority of her teachers have a spot in their classroom for phones to be kept during class time. 

While Vogt feels phones in classrooms do not need to be regulated at the state level, she says it will make things easy for the district because they will be forced to follow state law.

Clinton Junior High School was one of the first to implement a cell phone ban its building about three years ago now. School leaders reported initial pushback from parents, but since its implementation, they say things have gone very well.