Support for school cellphone bans continues to rise
% of U.S. adults who say they would __ a ban that prevents middle and high school students from using cellphones during …
Note: “Strongly/Somewhat support” and “Strongly/Somewhat oppose” responses are combined. Those who are not sure or did not answer are not shown.
Source: Survey of U.S. adults conducted May 26-June 1, 2026.
PEW RESEARCH CENTER
Support for school cellphone bans continues to rise
% of U.S. adults who say they would __ a ban that prevents middle and high school students from using cellphones during …
| Support | Oppose | |
|---|---|---|
| Class | ||
| 2026 | 77 | 18 |
| 2025 | 74 | 19 |
| 2024 | 68 | 24 |
| The entire school day | ||
| 2026 | 48 | 43 |
| 2025 | 44 | 46 |
| 2024 | 36 | 53 |
Note: “Strongly/Somewhat support” and “Strongly/Somewhat oppose” responses are combined. Those who are not sure or did not answer are not shown.
Source: Survey of U.S. adults conducted May 26-June 1, 2026.
PEW RESEARCH CENTER
