New laws in California that are happening in 2026, states that there will be a phone ban in K-12 schools.
By: Beth Musto, Abigail Ray, Lucas de Lima
Just recently, Gavin Newsom signed a law stating that K-12 schools will have to enforce a phone ban in all schools in California.
This will be enforced July 2026, but won’t actually start until the new school year in August 2026.
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Beth Musto
Beth Musto '26, is a third-year Journalist for the Redwood Gigantea and is a writer for Clubs & Lifestyles, and is the assistant editor-in-chief. She is a part of CSF and is the secretary for the Paperback Rangers Book Club. Her email is, beth.mu3554@vusd.us
Abigail Ray
Lucas de Lima
Lucas de Lima, '25, is a proud managing editor and sports writer for the Redwood Gigantea. Outside of journalism, he is part of the FBLA and FFA organizations, as well as the tennis program. You can reach him by email at lucas.de3708@vusd.us
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