New York school enacts cellphone ban

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.
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 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.
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.

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Gov. Hochul Says New York Teachers Can't Compete With Cellphones
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NY’s Kathy Hochul pitches $252B budget plan stuffed with handouts — and she’s already blaming Trump if anything goes wrong
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Gov. Kathy Hochul focuses on New York's affordability, subway safety during State of the State address
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New York Gov. Kathy Hochul deploys more cops to subway system after high-profile crimes
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New York Aims to Reverse Production Decline by Sweetening Tax Credits
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul proposed a series of enhancements to the state's film incentive, in an effort to reverse a dramatic decline in production.