New Report Grades all 50 States and D.C. on their Phone-Free Schools Policies

30 years after Section 230 was enacted, research shows 7 in 10 voters support changing the law to hold social media companies accountable

The Institute for Families and Technology (IFT) commissioned a survey from October 22-27, 2025, to gain opinions of 800 registered voters on cell phone bans in schools. The results are below.

Report highlights states leading and falling behind on critical policy for students