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Sarah Huckabee Sanders: We have seen a staggering rise in mental illness among young people over the past decade. The culprit is clear…

On the recordJune 27, 2025
We have seen a staggering rise in mental illness among young people over the past decade. The culprit is clear: unrestricted access to smartphones and social media. After the overwhelming success of our phone-free schools pilot program, it's clear that it's time for Arkansas to ban smartphones, bell to bell, in every school in our state.
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Sarah Huckabee Sanders
Republican · Arkansas
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newsweek.com
Jun 27, 2025

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Governor Sanders emphasizes the need for a smartphone ban in Arkansas schools due to mental health concerns.

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