New York Governor Pushes for Smartphone Ban in Schools
TL;DR
New York Governor Kathy Hochul plans to introduce a bill banning smartphones in schools, allowing only basic phones for communication. The bill aims to address parents' concerns about emergency contact while reducing distractions and internet access. Hochul is also pushing for legislation to regulate social media feeds for minors and protect children's data. The proposed measures have faced significant opposition from tech companies and may encounter resistance from both students and parents.
- New York plans to ban smartphones in schools, allowing basic phones only TechSpot
- Gov. Kathy Hochul considers smartphone ban in New York schools WABC-TV
- New York governor to launch bill banning smartphones in schools The Guardian US
- Hochul calls for smartphone ban in NY schools: 'Leave our kids alone' New York Post
- Momentum Grows for Total Ban on Phones in Schools Newsweek
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