Cell phone ban in New York State schools: 'I'm surprised it's bell-to-bell'
A cell phone ban in New York State schools is one step closer to reality. Gov. Kathy Hochul officially proposed it in her budget address Tuesday. Read more from WBEN:
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.
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
New York State considers school cellphone ban
"As a result of these conversations, I am announcing today a proposal that will transform our classrooms," New York Gov. Kathy Hochul said.
New York schools may implement cellphone ban
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced on Tuesday a proposal to ban smartphones from hallways, classrooms and during lunchtime.
D.C. would ban phones in public schools under new bill
D.C. would ban smart phones in public schools under a new bill introduced Monday in the D.C. Council. Why it matters: With English and math test scores sagging, lawmakers hope removing access to personal devices will improve education outcomes.
DC Council considers complete cell phone ban for DC Public Schools
The D.C. Council is proposing a total cellphone ban across all D.C. public schools. The legislation that would put the ban in place was introduced Monday afternoon at the D.C. Council meeting.
Bill introduced to prohibit cell phones in DC schools
Ward 2 Councilmember Brooke Pinto introduced a bill Monday that would prohibit cell phones and other wireless devices during the school day from D.C. high school classrooms. The “Heads Up! Distraction-Free Learning Amendment Act of 2025” was introduced “in order to remove digital distractions in the classroom and increase educational
DC Councilmember Brooke Pinto proposes cellphone ban
District of Columbia Public Schools (DCPS) could be the next school system in the DMV region to ban cellphones in schools if one councilmember gets their way. Councilmember Brooke Pinto introduced a new bill Monday,
New York school cellphone ban one step closer to reality. Here's what Gov. Kathy Hochul is proposing.
New York's school cellphone ban is one step closer to a reality, Gov. Kathy Hochul says. Here's how it would work.
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Statewide ban on smartphones in K-12 schools expected to pass test
Governor Kathy Hochul unveiled a sweeping plan to restrict smartphone use in New York’s K-12 schools, aiming to foster ...
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New York state legislators considering Governor Hochul's budget, support 'bell-to-bell' phone ban
After New York Governor Kathy Hochul unveiled her $252 billion budget proposal this week, local state lawmakers appear to be ...
New York schools could ban cellphones soon. Here's why Gov. Kathy Hochul changed her mind.
NEW YORK -- New York Gov. Kathy Hochul revealed she is planning to call for a statewide ban on cellphones in schools next ...
New York governor 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 ...
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 ...