New York school enacts cellphone ban

Gov. Hochul's NY school cell phone ban gets a warm reception in Albany
Hochul wants schools to ban smartphones and other internet-enabled devices before the next school year. Lawmakers are open to it.
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 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 by Gov. Kathy Hochul.
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,
Cell phone ban in NY schools? Hochul wants it done under $252B budget plan
A $252 billion New York budget plan by Gov. Kathy Hochul would ban student cell phones during school and hike school aid by at least 2% per district.
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,
NYS Governor lays out $252 billion Budget, including school cell phone restriction plan
New York Governor Kathy Hochul presented her FY2026 State Budget proposal on Tuesday, outlining her priorities.

Here's what Gov. Kathy Hochul proposes in her budget

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Gov. Hochul Says New York Teachers Can't Compete With Cellphones
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New York Gov. Kathy Hochul deploys more cops to subway system after high-profile crimes
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Hochul’s Medicaid budget continues to swell
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Some state lawmakers say $200 million is not enough for Upstate Hospital renovations
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