California Governor Gavin Newsom plans to propose restrictions on student smartphone usage during school hours due to mental health concerns.

California Governor Gavin Newsom plans to propose restrictions on students' smartphone usage during school hours, citing mental health risks associated with social media. This move builds on a 2019 law that authorized school districts to limit or ban student smartphone use under supervision. Newsom's announcement follows similar debates across the US over addressing the impacts of social media and smartphone usage on young people.