# Pennsylvania Lawmakers Restrict School Cellphones

Pennsylvania lawmakers passed a statewide bell-to-bell cellphone restriction for public and private schools, and Governor Josh Shapiro has said he will sign the measure. The restriction is scheduled to begin in the 2026–27 school year, while school officials must establish policies, enforcement procedures, and parent notifications by the start of the 2027–28 school year. The measure may prompt local schools and districts to consider implementation tools, but the signal identifies no funding, solicitation, or procurement schedule.

- School districts and other school officials will need to develop local policies and procedures, creating potential demand for tools or services that support enforcement and parent communications.
- Companies such as Yondr may find the policy relevant to their school offerings, but no specific vendor selection, contract, or purchase is reported.
- Suppliers should distinguish this statewide policy change from a funded opportunity: the signal provides no procurement notice or dedicated budget.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Education
**Topics:** Policy
**Published:** October 22, 2026

### Government Entities
- Pennsylvania General Assembly
- School District of Philadelphia
- Lower Merion School District

### Vendors
- Yondr ()

### Sources
- [Cellphones will be banned in Pennsylvania schools beginning in 2026-27 school year | PhillyVoice](https://www.phillyvoice.com/pennsylvania-schools-cellphone-ban) - PhillyVoice