March 31st, 2024-COLUMBUS, Ohio-Ohio’s governor, DeWine, highlighted the negative impact of cell phone use on students’ education and mental well-being, prompting a call for schools to address the issue. He convened a discussion with educators, advocating for a ban on cell phone use in classrooms due to its distracting nature, particularly with apps like TikTok. DeWine expressed concerns about TikTok’s security risks and data access, supporting a potential ban if necessary, citing national security concerns regarding its Chinese parent company’s involvement.
