New York schools will implement a smartphone ban next fall, but exemptions exist for students requiring devices for health, translation, or disabilities. This raises concerns among educators and parents about the implications for students with disabilities or migrant backgrounds. Critics like parent Paullette Healy express fears about potential stigma attached to students using smartphones, emphasizing that many prefer not to draw attention to their needs. The policy may inadvertently create a divide, disadvantaging students not eligible for exemptions, who will only have access to non-internet enabled phones during class hours.
Many of these kids, the last thing they want is to draw attention to is themselves and their disabilities. This raises concerns about the stigma they may face.
With the new restrictions, students who don’t qualify for exemptions will be limited to flip phones, potentially creating uneven dynamics in classrooms.
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