Governor Hochul Unveils Plan to Restrict Smartphone Use in …
3 days ago · New York State Police Superintendent Steven G. James said, “The use of mobile phones by students during a quickly developing school emergency is a distraction that could compromise the safety of students and school staff. State Police and local law enforcement will support school districts as they implement new cell phone policies as part of ...
New York governor proposes banning cellphones in schools …
4 days ago · ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — Students throughout New York state might have to give up their cellphones during school hours starting next fall under a proposal announced Tuesday by Gov. Kathy Hochul.. The plan, which would require legislators’ approval, would take effect in the next academic year and force students to disconnect from their phones and other personal devices while at school, including ...
New York schools may implement cellphone ban - ABC News
5 days ago · Eight other states have enforced a cellphone ban at schools. Cellphones will no longer be allowed in New York schools if Gov. Kathy Hochul gets her way. The New York governor announced on Tuesday ...
NY school cellphone ban: Gov. Kathy Hochul unveils ... - ABC7 New York
4 days ago · Gov. Hochul unveils 'bell to bell' cellphone ban for New York schools in budget address Tuesday, January 21, 2025 10:02PM Kemberly Richardson has more on the reactions to the plan.
Kathy Hochul proposes 'bell-to-bell' phone ban in NY ... - New York …
4 days ago · Gov. Kathy Hochul proposed a “bell-to-bell” ban on smartphones and other devices in her budget plan unveiled Tuesday — a prohibition that comes with a surprise $13.5 million bill.
Hochul student cell phone ban would require NY ... - New York …
4 days ago · Hochul wants to allocate $13.5 million in New York's state budget to curb the use of cellphones in public schools, the governor's office said. ... Hochul student cell phone ban would require N.Y ...
Cell phone ban in NY schools? It could happen in 2025 budget plan
4 days ago · A $252 billion New York budget plan by Gov. Kathy Hochul would ban student cell phones during school and hike school aid by at least 2% per district.
Cell Phone Ban May Be Coming to New York Schools
Jan 15, 2025 · The idea of a cell phone ban was first tossed around back in 2024, but faced a lot of pushback from former New York City Schools Chancellor David Banks. “The biggest concern, Rosanna, really, is the fact that parents were saying ‘if an emergency happens, I need to be in touch with my child,” Banks told Fox 5 anchors .
NY phone ban in school? Hochul aims to limit smartphone use - NBC New York
4 days ago · Hochul proposes investing $13.5 million to help schools implement the new plan, which would ban unsanctioned use of any Internet-enabled device on school grounds between the bells.
New York schools could ban cellphones soon. Here's why Gov.
Jan 17, 2025 · NEW YORK -- New York Gov. Kathy Hochul revealed she is planning to call for a statewide ban on cellphones in schools next week. A cellphone ban would alleviate concerns over students getting too ...