Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is pushing for a ban on cell phones in schools, claiming it’s a step toward protecting children’s health and academic performance. But let’s be real—this is nothing more than a superficial move that ignores the much larger issue: the unconstitutional placement of cell towers near schools and the federal laws that prohibit parents from protesting these health hazards.
It’s easy to ban phones in the classroom, but what about the cell towers blasting radiation into those same classrooms every day? Why is RFK Jr. only focusing on the small step of removing phones from students’ hands while ignoring the massive radiation exposure they endure all day from nearby towers? The real battle isn’t just about kids using cell phones at school—it’s about the fact that parents are legally forbidden from opposing hazardous tower placements due to Section 704 of the Telecommunications Act.
If RFK Jr. is serious about protecting children from wireless radiation, he must go beyond banning cell phones in schools. He must fight for the enforcement of Public Law 90-602, challenge Section 704, and take a stand against the unchecked expansion of wireless infrastructure that is harming our kids.
The Real Issue: Section 704 and Illegal Cell Tower Placements
It is ILLEGAL for parents to protest the placement of cell towers near schools. Let that sink in.
Section 704 of the Telecommunications Act makes it against federal law to challenge a cell tower based on health concerns. That means no matter how much research links RF radiation to cancer, neurological disorders, and developmental issues, parents cannot legally fight the placement of a cell tower near their child’s school.
Example: My Own Daughter’s School
My own daughter is 465 feet from a cell tower every single day, despite the BioInitiative Report stating that 1,500 feet is the minimum safe distance. The school can ban cell phones all they want, but what about the constant, high-powered RF exposure from that tower? RFK Jr. needs to address this glaring issue instead of merely following countries like France that have already banned phones in schools without tackling the bigger problem.
Public Law 90-602: A Congressional Mandate Ignored
Public Law 90-602 requires continuous research and regulation of radiation-emitting devices to ensure public safety. But what happened?
The Shutdown of the National Toxicology Program (NTP)
In 2024, the Biden administration shut down the NTP after it found clear evidence that RF radiation causes cancer. This was a direct violation of Public Law 90-602, which mandates that such research continues. Yet, RFK Jr. has not made reinstating this research a priority. Instead, he’s pushing for a classroom cell phone ban while ignoring the fact that the federal government is actively breaking the law by suppressing RF safety research.
The Science is Clear: RF Radiation is Dangerous
Cell phones are just one source of RF radiation. The bigger issue is the cell towers, Wi-Fi routers, and smart meters that expose children to electromagnetic fields 24/7.
- Neurological Damage: Studies show long-term RF exposure disrupts brain function, impacting memory, learning, and mental health.
- Cancer Risks: The World Health Organization classifies RF radiation as a possible carcinogen, and the NTP found clear evidence linking RF exposure to cancer.
- Mental Health Crisis: Social media is fueling depression and anxiety in kids, but banning phones without addressing the radiation exposure causing biological stress is missing the point.
The Path Forward: Real Action, Not Just Symbolic Gestures
If RFK Jr. truly wants to protect children from RF radiation, he must:
- Enforce Public Law 90-602 by reinstating the NTP’s research and mandating stricter RF exposure guidelines.
- Repeal Section 704 of the Telecommunications Act to restore parents’ rights to oppose unsafe cell tower placements.
- Push for nationwide Li-Fi adoption to replace RF-based communications in schools.
- Demand updated FCC guidelines that reflect modern scientific findings on non-thermal RF effects.
Conclusion
Banning cell phones in schools without addressing the larger issue of RF exposure is a distraction, not a solution. RFK Jr. cannot claim to be protecting children while ignoring the illegal, unconstitutional, and unregulated expansion of wireless infrastructure near schools. If he is serious about this fight, he must stand up against federal laws that suppress RF research and protect telecom profits at the expense of public health.
The question remains: Will RFK Jr. take real action, or is this just another political move to appear concerned while avoiding the real battle? The health of our children depends on that answer.
