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.
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, but it is also raising co
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.
Bill to limit cell phones in Iowa schools introduced
Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds followed through on one of the top issues she presented in her Condition of the State address, introducing a bill to restrict cell phone use in schools.
Iowa Governor wants school restrictions on student cell phone use to be statewide
Kim Reynolds has proposed legislation that would create a minimum standard all Iowa school districts would be required to adopt by July 1.
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"
Governor Hochul announces new statewide school cell phone policy
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced a statewide plan on Wednesday that will restrict the use of devices such as smartphones, smart watches, and tablets in K-12 schools throughout the entire school day. The new policy aims to protect the mental health of children by reducing access to social media platforms and improve student learning by limiting distractions in the classroom.
TikTok loaded phones are selling for thousands online after momentary ban
Now phones that already have TikTok installed on them are suddenly a hot commodity. Dozens of listings for phones and tablets ...
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NYSUT President Melinda Person discusses Governor Kathy Hochul's proposed ban on cell phones in schools
New York Governor Kathy Hochul has included more than $13 million in her executive budget to support a statewide ban on ...
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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...