 The teen girl was hospitalized with severe injuries, but all are expected to survive. Limiting cell phone use could soon be a requirement in California public schools. The State Senate Education Committee today passed a bill that would require school districts to adopt a policy that limits or bans students from using cell phones during the school day starting July 1st. Bob McVeigh, California Headline News. We're chatting with our guest, always safety first, 8-1-1 Megaphone Man. Call 8-1-1 before you dig.