JOURNAL ARTICLE

NY's Hochul Calls for Law Banning Cell Phone Use in Schools.

  • Published In: Bloomberg.com, 2025. P. N.PAG 1 of 3

  • Database: Business Source Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Clanton, Alicia 3 of 3

Abstract

New York Governor Kathy Hochul is proposing legislation to ban cell phones in public school classrooms to create a distraction-free learning environment. The proposed law would require all school districts and charter schools to adopt policies prohibiting smartphone use during the school day, with exemptions for educational, medical, translation, and emergency purposes. The $13.5 million earmarked in the budget would help schools implement the ban, which aims to address concerns about mental health and academic performance. Similar initiatives have been considered in other states, such as New Jersey and California, reflecting a growing debate on the impact of smartphone use on students' well-being and focus. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Bloomberg.com. 2025/01, pN.PAG
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Communication and Mass Media
  • Publication Date:2025
  • Accession Number:182349989
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