After New York Governor Kathy Hochul unveiled her $252 billion budget proposal this week, local state lawmakers appear to be on board with a new ban on cell phones in schools.

A potential "bell to bell" cell phone ban in New York State schools has received a warm reception from the legislature after Governor Kathy Hochul proposed the ban during her recent State of the ...

Governor Kathy Hochul's initiative to ban cell phone use by students during school hours is gaining traction among educators, but it is also raising co ...

Hochul’s proposal leaves many specifics in the hands of school districts, giving local officials some degree of control over how the policy might operate in practice in New York City.

The New York State Legislature absolutely should get on board with Gov. Kathy Hochul’s proposal to impose a statewide ban on K-12 students’ use of smartphones during the school day.

The New York State Legislature absolutely should get on board with Gov. Kathy Hochul’s proposal to impose a statewide ban on K-12 students’ use of smartphones during the school day.

Governor Kathy Hochul continued her push for a bold initiative to ban cell phone use in schools, stating that a "war is being ...

Gov. Hochul has revealed details of her plan to ban smartphones in New York schools as part of her FY 2026 Executive Budget ...

Students throughout New York state might have to give up their cellphones during school hours starting next fall under a ...

Gov. Kathy Hochul dropped in on classes at Farnsworth Middle School in Guilderland on Wednesday. The lesson plan was to ...

Gov. Hochul on Tuesday during her budget announcement outlined her plan for a long-anticipated cell phone ban for all New ...

New York could soon join a growing list of states limiting cell phones in schools. If approved, the restrictions would go ...