NYC schools chancellor wants more money to enforce state cell phone ban — but about half of schools already have them
Testifying before state lawmakers Wednesday, New York City Schools Chancellor Melissa Aviles-Ramos is complaining that the $13.5 million in the Governor’s proposed budget to help schools implement
Cell phone ban in New York State schools: 'I'm surprised it's bell-to-bell'
A cell phone ban in New York State schools is one step closer to reality. Gov. Kathy Hochul officially proposed it in her budget address Tuesday. Read more from WBEN:
Bill to ban phones during classroom time in Utah schools being considered
The bill bans cell phones, smartwatches, and other emerging technology during classroom hours, which are defined as any time that teachers instruct students during regular school operating hours. Time between classes, lunch periods, recess, and after-school activities are not included in classroom hours.
DC Council proposes bill to ban cell phones in district's public schools
The Washington, D.C., Council is considering a total cellphone ban in the district's public schools to limit distractions in the classroom and force students to socialize.
Colorado elected officials propose plan to limit cell phones in schools
Lawmakers are proposing school districts limit the use of cell phones inside the classroom. They're hoping to boost learning through this new bill.
Colorado bill aims to limit cell phones in schools
A bipartisan group of Colorado lawmakers is running a bill to require school districts to adopt a cell phone use policy.
Buffalo Schools wants money for proposed cellphone ban, seeks pause on new charter schools
Buffalo Public Schools has asked the state for more funding and fewer charter schools. The district asked for enough money from Albany to adjust to Gov. Kathy Hochul's proposed ban on cellphones, dual high school and college enrollment programs.
Hosted on MSN1h
Best Cell Phones for Seniors in 2025, Tested and Reviewed by Tech Experts
Our Top PicksCheapest Senior-Friendly Cell PhoneIRIS Easy Flip from Consumer CellularBest Smartphone for SeniorsJitterbug ...
New Atlas13d
Move over, Starlink, there's a new satellite-to-cell service in town
Most people with cell phones might not ever experience what it feels like to suddenly find yourself in a dead zone. If you ...
TechRadar8d
The best cell phone deals for January 2025
The latter can be a bit tricky, involving new cell phone plans and also trade-ins on old devices, but the savings can be absolutely huge if you're eligible. We've also seen many carriers throw in ...
FOX13 Memphis23h
Lee County Schools begins confiscating student cell phones
The Lee County School District has begun confiscating student cell phones as part of a new policy attempting to "place the ...