Tennessee’s New Phone Law in Schools: What Parents Need to Know and How to Talk to Your Teen About It
As of July 1, 2025, Tennessee schools are required to limit student phone use during instructional time. This includes devices like cell phones, tablets, and smartwatches. The law makes exceptions for medical needs, emergencies, or teacher-approved educational use. Each school district has flexibility in how they enforce it. In some schools, phones will only be …