The Bell to Bell, No Cell Act, requires all Arkansas public school districts and open-enrollment charter schools to implement policies prohibiting student use of personal electronic devices during school hours. This requirement goes into effect for the 2025–2026 school year.

Each district and open-enrollment charter school must:

• Develop a policy restricting the possession and prohibiting the use of personal electronic devices for students during the school day. 
• Submit a copy of the policy to the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education for review by August 15, 2025. Submission Link
• Publish the personal electronic device policy on the district website before the first day of each school year.