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N.Y. Gov. Hochul Launches Website to Help Prepare for Statewide School Cellphone Ban
- Governor Kathy Hochul launched a new website on July 2, 2025, to help New York school districts implement statewide bell-to-bell cellphone restrictions starting in the 2025-26 school year.
- The restrictions result from a new state law passed this spring that bans unsanctioned use of smartphones and internet-enabled devices during the entire school day in public, charter, and BOCES schools.
- The website offers various resources, including guidance documents and sample policies, to support districts in creating and publishing their distraction-free rules by the August 1 deadline mandated by state law.
- The policy allocates $13.5 million to support schools in acquiring smartphone storage options, requires methods for parental communication during the school day, involves consultation with teachers and parents in policy development, and permits exemptions for students with medical or educational needs; Governor Hochul noted that comprehensive smartphone limits throughout the school day contribute to creating more effective learning environments for students.
- These measures aim to create distraction-free classrooms statewide, with districts expected to finalize policies by August 1 and fully enforce the cellphone ban starting with the 2025-26 school year.
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