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.
New York governor pushes for free school meals in 2025 budget plan
Governor Kathy Hochul is advocating for free breakfast and lunch for all students in New York as part of her 2025 budget proposal. The init
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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