Gov. Hochul proposes cell phone ban in classrooms statewide
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced on January 21 a proposal to ban cell phones in classrooms. She stated that cell phones in the classroom are a major disruption for all students. A recent poll revealed that 95% of students have access to a smartphone and receive on average 250 notifications throughout the school day,
N.Y. Gov. Hochul’s plan to ban cellphones in schools: 7 key things to know
As part of Gov. Kathy Hochul’s Fiscal Year 2026 Executive Budget, schools would be required to institute a policy to restrict cellphones and other internet-enabled devices. A special container for storing the devices is seen here. (Isaac Ritchey | [email protected]) Isaac Ritchey | [email protected]
Hochul student cell phone ban would require N.Y. students to give up devices from ‘bell to bell’
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.
NY’s Hochul Calls for Law Banning Cell Phone Use in Schools
New York Governor Kathy Hochul is proposing legislation to ban cell phones in public school classrooms, saying the move is necessary to give students a “distraction-free learning environment.”
Cell phone ban in NY schools? Hochul wants it done under $252B budget plan
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.
Gov. Hochul makes stop in Guilderland to push for statewide school cell phone ban
Governor Kathy Hochul continued her push for a bold initiative to ban cell phone use in schools, stating that a "war is being waged"
Hochul proposes school cell phone ban in budget proposal
New York Governor Kathy Hochul is proposing a school cell phone ban. She made the announcement while unveiling her fiscal year 2026 budget proposal on Tuesday.
D.C. bill would restrict students’ cellphone use in schools
Public schools in the District would ban cellphone use during the school day under a bill announced Monday, joining similar pushes at other school districts in the D.C. area and beyond. Council member Brooke Pinto (D-Ward 2),
Report: Education officials concerned about school phone ban
New concerns have emerged regarding Governor Kathy Hochul's proposal to ban cell phones in public schools across New York State.The New York Daily New
Bipartisan bill would require CO schools to implement policy that limits students' cellphone use
A bill expected to be introduced in Colorado's legislature soon would require all school districts to implement a policy that limits cellphone use in the classroom.
Latest bills would set term limits, ban cellphones in schools
A flurry of bills introduced last week would lower the blood alcohol content to be found guilty of driving while intoxicated, ask voters whether they want to allow adults to use and possess recreational marijuana,
Kathy Hochul proposes ‘bell-to-bell’ phone ban in NY schools that comes with surprise $13.5M cost to taxpayers
Gov. Kathy Hochul proposed a “bell-to-bell” ban on smartphones and other devices in her budget plan unveiled Tuesday — a ...
Hochul to parents concerned over cell phone ban: Time to cut the cord
New York students may no longer have cell phones with them from “bell to bell” under Gov. Kathy Hochul’s proposed ban, but ...
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NYSUT President Melinda Person discusses Governor Kathy Hochul's proposed ban on cell phones in schools
New York Governor Kathy Hochul has included more than $13 million in her executive budget to support a statewide ban on ...
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Gov. Hochul Proposes Statewide Phone Ban in all Classrooms
New York Governor Kathy Hochul is pushing for cell phones to be banned in the classroom statewide. Hochul proposed on ...