New York's school cellphone ban is one step closer to a reality, Gov. Kathy Hochul says. Here's how it would work.

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

A $252 billion New York budget plan by Gov. Kathy Hochul would ban student cell phones during school and hike school aid by ...

Hochul wants to allocate $13.5 million in New York’s state budget to curb the use of cellphones in public schools, the ...

Gov. Kathy Hochul on Wednesday promoted her push to restrict smartphone use in K-12 schools statewide. The launch of the effort follows the introduction of a legislative proposal as part of Hochul’s ...

Gov. Hochul has been advocating for restrictions since last spring amid growing concerns over the mental health of young ...

The result is a $5.3 billion surplus that Hochul is proposing to spend on rebate checks for taxpayers (totaling $3 billion ...

New York’s top education officials are raising concerns about a potential school cellphone ban as President Trump’s mass deportation plans threaten to separate undocumented children from their ...

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

The money aims to help cover associated costs that districts might incur, such as paying for digital pouches that lock devices.

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