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Governor Murphy Signs Bipartisan Bill to Ban Cell Phones in All NJ K-12 Classrooms

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New Jersey Bans Cell Phones in Schools: Governor Murphy Signs “Phone-Free” Law

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RAMSEY, NJ — The era of “scrolling in the classroom” is coming to an end for New Jersey students. Governor Phil Murphy visited Ramsey High School today to sign landmark bipartisan legislation requiring all K-12 school districts in New Jersey to adopt policies restricting the use of cell phones and other internet-enabled devices during school hours.

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Fort Lee Parents and Students Demand Action After High School Stabbing Incident

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Community Outcry Grows Over School Safety After Stabbing at Fort Lee High School

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Fort Lee NJ, Two weeks after a violent stabbing incident on April 8 left a Fort Lee High School student critically injured, parents and students packed the Board of Education meeting to demand accountability and immediate action. The tragedy has sparked an ongoing debate about student safety, school culture, and the district’s responsibility to restore order and trust.

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