Governor Kathy Hochul of New York is spearheading a campaign to ban the use of smartphones in schools across the state, citing concerns over the mental health and safety of students.
The proposed ban, which is gaining momentum, would allow for the use of basic 'flip phones' that do not have internet capabilities but can make calls and send texts. Hochul plans to discuss the initiative further in the next legislative session, aiming to engage with parents and educators on the matter. This move aligns with a broader concern over the impact of technology on children's well-being and follows similar considerations in California.
Hochul's stance emphasizes the need to 'liberate' students from the constant presence of smartphones and the distractions they bring to the educational environment.
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Gov. Kathy Hochul considers smartphone ban in New York schools
NEW YORK (WABC) -- Gov. Kathy Hochul is considering a ban on smartphones in New York schools to keep children safe and make ... on it in next year's legislative session. Until then, she plans to talk to parents and educators. "I want to have conversations ...
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