Governor Hochul announces new statewide school cell phone policy
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced a statewide plan on Wednesday afternoon that will restrict the use of devices such as smartphones, smart watches, and tablets in K-12 schools throughout the entire
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.
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 proposal announced Tuesday by Gov. Kathy Hochul.The plan, which would require legislators’ approval,
Hochul proposes statewide smartphone restrictions in New York schools
Governor Hochul announced a legislative proposal to restrict smartphone use in K-12 schools across NY, aiming to create a distraction-free learning environment.
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.
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.
Gov. Hochul Says New York Teachers Can't Compete With Cellphones
Governor Kathy Hochul, a Democrat, has suggested a potential cellphone ban in New York schools from the start of fall 2025.
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.”
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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Gov. Hochul Backtracks On Support For NY HEAT Act As Energy Bills Rise
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