Lawmakers propose bell-to-bell cellphone ban in Wisconsin schoolsShow Caption Hide Caption Phone bans credited for library surge and student engagement in KY Kentucky schools reported a spike in library book checkouts after banning phones during school day. A new bill in Wisconsin seeks to ban student cellphone use for the entire school day, including lunch and recess. Supporters of the "bell-to-bell" ban cite concerns over youth mental health and classroom distractions. A group of Republican lawmakers is seeking to take Wisconsin's new school cellphone ban a step further. School cellphone restrictions growing nationallyThe bill comes as cellphone restrictions are gaining traction nationwide.