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Published Dec 19, 2025

The Balance Project Supports Distraction-Free Schools

Join The Balance Project in supporting efforts to reduce digital distraction in New Jersey schools. Unlike 30+ other states, New Jersey does not currently have any statewide legislation regulating cellphones in classrooms. But with your help, this can change before the end of this year. The New Jersey Legislature is considering legislation to restrict the use of personal internet-enabled devices during the school day. On December 22, the State Assembly will vote on Bill A4882.

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Go to the list of Districts and when you find yours, click on the District number to link to your local representatives. You will see photos and contact information for your officials - please contact all three of them if you can.

Why This Action Matters

Join The Balance Project in supporting efforts to reduce digital distraction in New Jersey schools. Unlike 30+ other states, New Jersey does not currently have any statewide legislation regulating cellphones in classrooms. But with your help, this can change before the end of this year. The New Jersey Legislature is considering legislation to restrict the use of personal internet-enabled devices during the school day. On December 22, the State Assembly will vote on Bill A4882.  
To help ensure this bill passes, please contact your state representatives before 12/22 and ask them to support Assembly Bill 4882. See below for language you can copy/paste into an email and share over the phone. Do what you are comfortable with, but we'd love for you to do both (email AND call). 
Calling or emailing your state representatives to voice your support for this important legislation is critical to getting it passed, as we know there are varying opinions on this topic across the state. Here's how:
1. Find out which legislative district you live in by entering your address here. Your address will pop up and show you on the map which district you are in.
2. Go to the list of Districts and when you find yours, click on the District number to link to your local representatives. You will see photos and contact information for your officials - please contact all three of them if you can. 
A brief phone call or email can make a big difference! Legislators want to know what their voters think. They often only hear from groups that are large enough to have an organized lobbying program. 
See our Sample Language Attached!
It’s that simple! You are welcome to add more about the reason you support the legislation or even describe how you hope the legislation will help your children or community. For example:

For more information about why The Balance Project supports distraction-free school policies, see our info sheet and FAQs. And feel free to contact us with any further questions. Please consider forwarding this information along to friends and neighbors to help and post on your social media account.