New York City Public Schools will implement a cell phone ban starting this fall, prohibiting public school students from using their phones during school hours. Governor Kathy Hochul announced the law in May to address the distraction caused by cell phones and addictive social media feeds. Schools must have their implementation plans ready by August 8. The policy is supported by statistics from the Surgeon General, indicating heavy smartphone use among teens, which can negatively impact attention spans and learning.
Kathy Hochul announced a new cell phone policy aimed at creating distraction-free environments in New York public schools, effective from the first day of school.
The policy prohibits public school students from using cell phones during school hours to combat the addictive nature of social media feeds.
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