US EditionNew York to become largest state in the country to implement cellphone ban in K-12 schools
- Starting with the upcoming school year, New York will enact the nation’s most extensive cellphone ban across all K-12 public, charter, and cooperative education schools.
- This ban follows a national trend fueled by concerns that phones distract students and harm mental health through excessive screen and social media use.
- Over $13 million will be designated in New York’s state budget to assist schools in developing phone storage solutions and implementing the cellphone ban, which allows exceptions for students requiring special accommodations.
- Governor Kathy Hochul expressed optimism about the potential positive effects on connections between students and teachers, while educators shared concerns that they are unable to compete with the distracting presence of screens.
- The ban suggests an effort to improve classroom focus and connection, reflecting a broader push nationwide as multiple states have already enacted similar restrictions.
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Alabama lawmakers vote to ban cellphone use in K-12 public schools
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New York to become largest state in the country to implement cellphone ban in K-12 schools
By Michael Cusanelli Click here for updates on this story NEW YORK (WPTZ) — New York is set to become the largest state in the country to ban cellphones in schools. The state budget for next year will allocate more than $13 million for schools across New York to implement their own plans for enforcing the ban and for creating their own phone storage systems. The ban will apply to all K-12 schools in public school districts, as well as charte…
NYS public school cellphone ban to go into effect for 2025-2026 school year: Gov. Hochul
Public school students in New York will no longer be allowed to use their phones during school hours starting in September, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced on Tuesday. The governor said the looming ban on smartphones in schools will finally take effect this fall, in time for the 2025-2026 academic year. It applies to all kindergarten through grade 12 public schools in the state. Hochul said New York will be the largest state in the nation to requir…
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