Governor Kathy Hochul has announced the implementation of the Distraction-Free Schools Law, which will begin in the 2025-2026 school year. This law prohibits the unauthorized use of smartphones and internet-enabled devices in K-12 public schools for the entire school day. The initiative aims to create a focused learning environment, allowing schools flexibility in managing these devices while ensuring that parents can easily reach their children when necessary. Exemptions will be in place for academic and medical-related usages of smartphones, promoting responsible use while reducing distractions.
Starting with the 2025-2026 school year, New York state's Distraction-Free Schools Law prohibits unsanctioned use of smartphones and other internet-enabled personal devices on K-12 school grounds "from bell to bell."
Governor Kathy Hochul celebrated the last day of public school while announcing New York becoming the largest state to restrict smartphones throughout the entire school day.
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