Indiana schools face stricter cellphone rules under new ‘bell-to-bell’ law on July 1

By CASEY SMITH Indiana Capital Chronicle Gov. Mike Braun ceremonially signed Indiana’s new “bell-to-bell” school cellphone restriction law Wednesday, saying the statewide policy is intended to reduce classroom distractions and keep students focused on learning throughout the school day. The governor officially signed Senate Enrolled Act 78 March 5, just days after the measure earned…