Gov. Hochul Says New York Teachers Can't Compete With Cellphones
Starting next fall, students across New York state may be required to relinquish their cellphones during school hours under a proposal announced by Governor Kathy Hochul on Tuesday. This plan, which requires legislative approval,
New York bans students using cellphones in school
Governor Kathy Hochul says eliminating devices from “bell to bell” will help kids concentrate on academics. Julie McFadden has cared for over 100 patients in their final days. It serves a purpose — but not for the reason you think.
Hochul proposes banning cellphones in schools starting next fall as part of 2026 budget proposal
As part of Gov. Kathy Hochul’s budget proposal for the coming year, the state would provide $13.5 million to help schools implement a new cellphone ban. The plan, which would
Banning cellphones in schools gains popularity in red and blue states
Efforts to ban students’ cellphones at school is gaining rare bipartisan consensus in Republican and Democrat-led states
Some N.J. schools are already locking up cellphones as gov pushes for classroom ban
In his annual State of the State address this week, Gov. Phil Murphy backed a plan to direct New Jersey school districts to adopt policies to ban cellphones in classrooms, from elementary school through high school.
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 week. A cellphone ban would alleviate concerns over students getting too distracted and make schools safer, Hochul said in an exclusive interview Thursday with CBS News New York.
Hochul proposes spending $13.5M to restrict cellphones in schools
The governor proposed restrictions on cell phones on school grounds during her executive budget announcement Tuesday.
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.
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.
New York school enacts cellphone ban as state considers policy to restrict phones
New York could soon join other states that limit cellphones in schools as Gov. Kathy Hochul is expected Wednesday to lay out a proposal to restrict phone use for the school day. If approved, the ban would go into effect next school year,
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. 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.
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Banning cellphones in schools gains popularity in US
Here is a look at the push by states for such bans. Why are states banning cellphones at schools? The push for cellphone bans has been driven by concerns about the impact screen time has on ...
Brazil joins growing list of countries banning cellphones in schools
Despite questions about the effectiveness of such bans, Brazil is the latest to prohibit the devices amid concerns over ...
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School officials debate whether to lock student cellphones in pouches
Over the last year, educators and legislators across the U.S. have examined and debated how to restrict student cellphone ...
Police: Taylor man attacks ex when asked to sleep on the couch
A Taylor man choked his ex-girlfriend during an argument over cellphones and being asked to sleep on the couch, according to a criminal complaint. Richard Rescigno, 32, of 1005 S. Main St., is charged ...