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,
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.
New York schools may implement cellphone ban
Cellphones will no longer be allowed in New York schools if Gov. Kathy Hochul gets her way. The New York governor announced on Tuesday a proposal to ban smartphones from hallways,
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
Hochul proposes banning cellphones in NY schools
New York Governor Kathy Hochul laid out her $252 billion state budget proposal on Tuesday. One of the biggest takeaways from it was to implement a statewide school cell phone ban and she’s devoting $13.
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
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 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.
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.
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,
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.”
Here’s everything we know (and don’t know) about Hochul’s plan to ban phones in NY schools
The legislation would ban cellphones and other devices that can access the internet throughout the school day.
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Wyoming School Cellphone Restrictions Bill Endorsed by Ed Committee
The bill mandates that state school districts adopt policies to limit cellphone use in classrooms, which teachers say is a major learning distraction.
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.
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 ...