Source: Politico
“New York is on the verge of becoming the next state to ban cellphone use during school hours — a victory for its Democratic governor who has been pushing to drastically limit the ‘endless disruptions from social media’ on students. Gov. Kathy Hochul and lawmakers are hashing out the parameters of a full-day ‘bell-to-bell’ restriction — one of the most sweeping issues the governor has championed during her tenure. Legislative leaders signed onto the thorny proposal this year, and are awaiting policy language as they work past Monday’s deadline to pass the state’s $252 billion budget.” (04/01/25)
https://www.politico.com/news/2025/04/01/new-york-cellphone-ban-schools-00262427