More parents support screen time limits for kids, study shows as new Florida law takes effect

TAMPA, Fla. - New research shows parents across the country overwhelmingly support cutting down on kids' screen time – and the study comes as a new Florida law cracking down on cellphone use in schools is officially in effect.

By the numbers:

According to a survey conducted by Yondr, a company specializing in phone-free solutions for various settings, 95% of parents say their children would benefit from less screen time.

Additionally, 84% believe phones are causing real problems in schools, especially when it comes to distraction, anxiety, and even loneliness.

The survey also showed 56% of parents support either a "bell-to-bell" phone-free policy or a full ban on cellphones in schools.

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Dig deeper:

Gov. Ron DeSantis signed House Bill 1105, a broad education bill that took effect July 1, which includes a ban on cellphones during the entire school day for elementary and middle school students.

There's also a pilot program testing full-day bans in some high schools across the state.

As lawmakers debated the measure in Tallahassee earlier this year, supporters said it's about reducing distractions and helping students stay focused.

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The other side:

Critics, however, argued that students need to be able to quickly get in touch with their families in case of an emergency.

What's next:

School districts are working to figure out how to enforce the new rules this coming school year – whether that means locking phones away, collecting them in cubbies, or creating new policies around technology usage in class.