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.
Hochul student cell phone ban would require N.Y. students to give up devices from ‘bell to bell’
Hochul wants to allocate $13.5 million in New York’s state budget to curb the use of cellphones in public schools, the governor’s office said.
Ban on cell phones in schools attracts support
Cameron Marvin, an eighth-grade student at Pelham Memorial School, noticed a huge change last September when the school blocked student access to cellphones. Marvin joined administrators, teachers and students who endorsed legislation (HB 131) to have New Hampshire join 14 other states that have either adopted statewide bans,
Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds proposes school cell phone ban
Governor Kim Reynolds explained the bill aims at restricting cell phones during instructional time to prioritize learning and mental health.
Gov. Hochul to N.Y. parents concerned over cell phone ban: Time to cut the cord
Gov. Hochul has been advocating for restrictions since last spring amid growing concerns over the mental health of young people.
Gov. Hochul makes stop in Guilderland to push for statewide school cell phone ban
Governor Kathy Hochul continued her push for a bold initiative to ban cell phone use in schools, stating that a "war is being waged"
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 reveals details of plan to ban smartphones in New York schools
Governor Kathy Hochul has revealed details of her plan to ban smartphones in New York schools as part of her FY 2026 Executive Budget Proposal.
Parents and students express concerns over Gov. Hochul's proposal to restrict cellphones in schools
New York could soon restrict students from using cellphones. This comes from a new proposal from Gov. Kathy Hochul as part of her $252 billion budget plans.
Gov. Hochul's NY school cellphone 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.
Student cellphone ban in N.Y.: Here’s what we know about Gov. Kathy Hochul’s proposal
The statewide policy would 'make classrooms distraction-free so our children can focus on the things that matter.'
Massachusetts Attorney General recommends cell phone, social media policies for schools
As the push to regulate technology in schools grows nationwide, Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Campbell released a ...
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Iowa bill to ban handheld phones while driving advances
A bill to ban handheld phones while driving is moving forward in the Iowa Legislature after passing a subcommittee meeting on ...
New group launches push for cell phone ban in NY schools: ‘Our kids’ well-being has collapsed’
Smartphone use in our schools has supercharged in-school violence and bullying, created an educational environment full of ...
Attorney: Cell phone ban could face legal challenges
Governor Kathy Hochul's initiative to ban cell phone use by students during school hours is gaining traction among educators, ...
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Bans on cell phones in schools grow, but debate thrives on how they are handled
Cell phone bans in school are ramping up as more states consider policies that have been cheered by many educators but still face trepidation from parents. New York and New Jersey are the latest ...
TikTok-loaded phones are selling for thousands online after law prevents new downloads
There are also TikTok-loaded devices that are listed for sale for just hundreds of dollars. Some sellers advertise phones ...
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A new hot commodity on eBay: Phones with TikTok installed
With no way for users to download TikTok, thousands of eBay sellers have listed phones with the app installed — hoping to capitalize on TikTok’s disappearance from U.S. app stores following a brief ...
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Phones With TikTok Are So Hot Even GameStop Is Buying Them
Most secondhand purchases of phones require a person to return the device to its factory ... When Trump signed his executive order on Monday, it delayed the enforcement of the TikTok ban for 75 ...