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Scott Rasmussen's Number of the Day for August 19, 2024
The Number of the Day columns published on Ballotpedia reflect the views of the author.
August 19, 2024: Since 2023, eight states have implemented statewide policies about cell phone usage in K-12 schools. Of these eight states, six have a Republican majority, one has a Democratic majority, and one is divided. The first state to adopt one of these laws was Florida. The call for this ban stems from debates about how to handle cell phones in the classroom. Some argue that cell phones are good for students to have in order for them to contact parents during the day. Others, including district leaders, educators, and other lawmakers have argued that cell phone usage can have a negative impact on students’ ability to learn and their mental health.
Note: Scott Rasmussen is the president of RMG Research, Inc. He hosts "The Scott Rasmussen Show" on Merit Street Media Sunday mornings at 10 Eastern.
Each weekday, Scott Rasmussen’s Number of the Day explores interesting and newsworthy topics at the intersection of culture, politics, and technology.
- August 16, 2024-40% of Supreme Court decisions this term were unanimous
- August 15, 2024-28% of voters rate the U.S. economy as either excellent or good
- August 14, 2024-89 years ago, President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed into law the Social Security Act
- August 13, 2024-30% of voters claim to know the policy views of Kamala Harris very well
- August 12, 2024-71% of voters think that Donald Trump should do news interviews on both mainstream media outlets and conservative media
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