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Cell Phone Ban Sparks Education Debate | Lawrence News
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- Jul 28, 2026
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Summary
Three candidates battle for Kansas State Board of Education seats, each offering starkly different views on the controversial statewide student cell phone ban — and the financial chaos it’s causing schools. Republicans Steve Roberts and Jim McMullen argue the ban weakens teacher authority and ignores existing policies, while Democrat Amy Diediker joins them in criticizing the added costs — but McMullen insists compliance is non-negotiable and schools must adapt. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/8e0b4673a5f98c3b