Gov. Hochul continues push for school cell phone ban

New York lawmakers push back on Hochul’s ‘bell-to-bell’ cell phone ban
In the senate’s one-house budget resolution, a response to Hochul’s proposed executive budget, lawmakers argued that school districts should be able to determine if phones will be allowed outside of the classroom. The resolution, released Tuesday, also prohibits schools from suspending students for using their phones.
Gov. Hochul calls for bell-to-bell cell phone ban in New York state schools
Gov. Kathy Hochul is calling for New York state schools to ban cell phones bell-to-bell. Hochul is asking the Legislature to include the policy in her state budget. It wouldn’t require schools to ban cell phones, but it would strongly encourage it.
Hochul’s rebate checks, school phone ban face resistance
Gov. Kathy Hochul’s push to ban smartphones in schools and distribute tax rebate checks is encountering opposition as state budget talks intensify ahead of the April 1 deadline. The proposed ban would prohibit student phone use throughout the school day,
Gov. Hochul continues push for school cell phone ban, says status quo is 'unacceptable'
Governor Kathy Hochul's proposal to implement a "bell-to-bell" ban on cell phone use during the school day has gained significant support.
Hochul touts ‘Bell-to-Bell’ bill to ban cellphones in NY schools
The legislation would ban phones in schools, not only in class but also at lunch and between classes. Hochul says phones are a dangerous distraction for students and the bill woul
Gov. Hochul pushes for cellphone ban in New York public schools
Gov. Kathy Hochul is urging lawmakers to approve her “bell-to-bell” proposal, which would ban cell phones in New York public schools.Gov. Hochul, alongside Common Sense Media, issued a letter Tuesday to state lawmakers proposing this bill,
Governor Pushes For All-Day Cell Phone Ban in Schools
State legislators are currently debating on how to implement a cell phone ban ahead of the April 1 budget deadline.
Syracuse parents and educators debate impact of looming school cell phone ban
As Governor Kathy Hochul's proposed bell-to-bell ban on cell phones in schools looms, Syracuse parents and educators are weighing in on the potential impact.
Gov. Hochul pushes for statewide school cell phone ban
Governor Kathy Hochul has announced plans to implement a statewide ban on cell phones in schools, aiming to create distraction-free learning environments. The policy, part of her FY 2026 Executive Budget, would prohibit smartphone use from the first to the last bell.
Hochul pushes for 'bell-to-bell' cell phone ban in New York schools
There's a heightened push to ban cell phones in schools across New York state. Gov. Kathy Hochul announced Tuesday she has the support of roughly 80,000 parents, students and educators who are endorsing her proposed "bell-to-bell" phone ban.
Gov. Hochul pushes for statewide restrictions on phone use in schools
Gov. Hochul pushes for statewide restrictions on phone use in schools
Senate Dems slammed for trying to ‘water down’ Gov. Hochul’s school smartphone ban: ‘Almost meaningless’
Backers of Gov. Kathy Hochul’s proposed “bell-to-bell” ban on the use of smartphones in schools are flunking Democrats in the ...
N.Y. school cellphone ban: Here are the proposed changes from state lawmakers
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — As Gov. Kathy Hochul aims to instate a statewide cellphone ban in schools from bell-to-bell, New York ...