The policy, enacted in response to Gov. Kathy Hochul’s push take phones and other electronic devices out of students’ hands ...

As NYC approves its school cellphone policy, students will help shape digital wellness policies across the state.

The Panel for Educational Policy voted 14-1 to amend the local regulation, which also applies to “unauthorized” tablets and ...

Hochul and Clinton speak to Mashable about New York's school phone ban, which is being partially designed by students ...

New York state has established a youth-driven council to provide perspectives on distraction-free schools as the state prepares for a ban on cellphones in classrooms starting with the 2025-2026 academ ...

NEW YORK, NY — New York City public schools are preparing for a major policy shift this September as a statewide cellphone ban—backed by Governor Kathy Hochul and NYC Chancellor ...

New York State has implemented a cellphone ban in schools, requiring students to put away their devices for the entire school day, with the goal of improving student focus and mental health.

School cell phone bans are a distraction from the biggest challenges, including students struggling to read well.

Personal, internet enabled devices, like smartphones and smartwatches, will not be allowed in classrooms starting in the fall. CBS News New York's Christina Fan has the details.

New York Governor Kathy Hochul is reminding school districts to submit their plans to comply with a new school cellphone ban ...

The Syracuse City School District is likely going to purchase thousands of locked-bags to comply with New York State's new ...

School districts in New York are working to implement the state’s cellphone ban policy by August 1st. School districts across the state have until August 1st to answer the call.