New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced on Tuesday a proposal to ban smartphones from hallways, classrooms and during lunchtime.

The statewide policy would 'make classrooms distraction-free so our children can focus on the things that matter.' ...

Hochul wants schools to ban smartphones and other internet-enabled devices before the next school year. Lawmakers are open to ...

New York students may no longer have cellphones with them from “bell to bell” under Gov. Hochul’s proposed ban, but public schools will still need to find a way to get messages from parents to kids as ...

Senate File 21, “Ban on cell phone use in schools, ” died in a 17-11 vote on the Senate floor. Bill co-sponsor Wendy Schuler, ...

A number of school districts have restricted the use of cellphones in the classroom, and officials are now considering making ...

New York Governor Kathy Hochul has proposed a statewide ban on cellphones in schools starting next fall to improve student ...

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

The president of the Buffalo Teachers Federation says he’s in favor of Governor Hochul’s proposal to ban cell phone use in ...

New York Governor has proposed a cellphone ban for students during school hours next fall to improve focus and mental health.

New York students may no longer have cellphones with them from “bell to bell” under Gov. Kathy Hochul’s proposed ban, but ...