New York $254 billion state budget to include school cellphone ban

Banning smartphones in schools is a win for Gov. Hochul and NY kids

Another win for Gov. Kathy Hochul in the state budget talks is her “bell-to-bell” cellphone ban — even if it comes with a ridiculous $13.5 million giveaway to school districts to "help implement" it.

Finland restricts use of mobile phones during school day

Nordic country is latest to act amid evidence of impact on young people, including attention and self-esteemFinland has passed legislation to restrict the use of phones and other mobile devices during the school day amid fears over their impact on student wellbeing and learning.Under the changes, which were approved by the Finnish parliament on Tuesday and will come into effect on 1 August, mobile devices will be heavily restricted during lesson…

NYC Joins National Effort to Ban Cellphone Use in Schools

Gov. Kathy Hochul argued that the “bell-to-bell” ban — which restricts the devices during class, lunch and other parts of school — would help prevent disruption and cyberbullying.

New York $254 billion state budget to include school cellphone ban

New York lawmakers agree on plan for ’bell-to-bell’ school cellphone ban

ALBANY, N.Y. -- New York state would ban cellphones in public schools "bell to bell" beginning with the next school year under an agreement announced late Monday by Gov. Kathy Hochul.

New York lawmakers agree on plan for 'bell-to-bell' school cellphone ban

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