Governor Kay Ivey on Tuesday during her state of the state address announced her support for legislation introduced on the first day of the 2025 legislative session prohibiting the use of smart phones and other wireless communication devices in Alabama public schools.

“As a former teacher, I know that students cannot do their best when their learning environment is cluttered with distractions,” said Governor Ivey. “Cell phones and other smart devices often dominate children’s free time and not surprisingly follow them into the classroom, lowering student achievement and contributing to discipline problems. I share the view of most Alabama teachers and parents that cell phones should be banned in the classroom.”