New group launches push for cell phone ban in NY schools: ‘Our kids’ well-being has collapsed’
Smartphone use in our schools has supercharged in-school violence and bullying, created an educational environment full of distraction, and isolated our children from each other,” said Raj
Gov. Kathy Hochul student cell phone ban would require NY students to give up devices from ‘bell to bell’
Gov. Kathy Hochul’s proposed school cellphone restrictions would require students to be separated from their devices from “bell to bell,” her office said Tuesday — meaning teens could lose access to their phones during lunch or free periods.
New York governor proposes banning students' phone use in schools
A budget plan by New York Gov. Kathy Hochul includes a proposal to ban student use of cell phones during school.
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 prohibition that comes with a surprise $13.5 million bill.
Gov. Hochul to N.Y. parents concerned over cell phone ban: Time to cut the cord
Gov. Hochul has been advocating for restrictions since last spring amid growing concerns over the mental health of young people.
Gov. Murphy proposes banning cell phones in N.J. schools during State of State address
Gov. Phil Murphy wants New Jersey to join the growing number of states that are banning students from using cell phones to ease distractions during classroom instruction. Murphy plans to issue a directive during his annual State of the State address Tuesday,
Gov. Hochul reveals details of plan to ban smartphones in New York schools
Governor Kathy Hochul has revealed details of her plan to ban smartphones in New York schools as part of her FY 2026 Executive Budget Proposal.
Gov. Hochul's NY school cellphone ban gets a warm reception in Albany
Hochul wants schools to ban smartphones and other internet-enabled devices before the next school year. Lawmakers are open to it.
Here’s everything we know (and don’t know) about Hochul’s plan to ban phones in NY schools
The legislation would ban cellphones and other devices that can access the internet throughout the school day.
Gov. Hochul proposes banning cellphones in schools starting next fall
Students throughout New York state might have to give up their cellphones during school hours starting next fall under a proposal announced by Gov. Kathy Hochul.
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'It's about time': Gov. Hochul reveals details of plan to ban smartphones in New York schools
Gov. Hochul has revealed details of her plan to ban smartphones in New York schools as part of her FY 2026 Executive Budget ...
Gov. Murphy calls for classroom ban on cellphones in N.J.
Gov. Phil Murphy proposed the ban — and several other big initiatives — in his State of the State speech Tuesday.