Gov. Hochul to unveil details of school cellphone ban

New York school cellphone ban one step closer to reality. Here's what Gov. Kathy Hochul is proposing.
New York's school cellphone ban is one step closer to a reality, Gov. Kathy Hochul says. Here's how it would work.
Gov. Hochul Says New York Teachers Can't Compete With Cellphones
Starting next fall, students across New York state may be required to relinquish their cellphones during school hours under a proposal announced by Governor Kathy Hochul on Tuesday. This plan, which requires legislative approval,
Hochul proposes banning cellphones in schools starting next fall as part of 2026 budget proposal
As part of Gov. Kathy Hochul’s budget proposal for the coming year, the state would provide $13.5 million to help schools implement a new cellphone ban. The plan, which would
Cell phone ban in NY schools? Hochul wants it done under $252B budget plan
A $252 billion New York budget plan by Gov. Kathy Hochul would ban student cell phones during school and hike school aid by at least 2% per district.
Hochul proposes spending $13.5M to restrict cellphones in schools
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul proposed carving out $13.5 in this year’s budget to help schools restrict smart phones during class time. Hochul plans to restrict smart phones and other devices throughout the school day,
Hochul proposes banning cellphones in NY schools
New York Governor Kathy Hochul laid out her $252 billion state budget proposal on Tuesday. One of the biggest takeaways from it was to implement a statewide school cell phone ban and she’s devoting $13.
Gov. Hochul to unveil details of school cellphone ban in budget address
Gov. Kathy Hochul will unveil the "statewide standard" for a school cellphone ban during her budget address in Albany on Tuesday.
Gov. Hochul pitches school cellphone ban in $252 billion state budget
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul will include funding to help school districts secure students’ cellphones as part of her $252 billion state budget proposal, which is set to be released on Tuesday. The plan would direct school districts to come up with their own policies to separate students from mobile devices “from bell to bell,
Highlights of Gov. Kathy Hochul's executive budget proposal
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Environment: Here's what Gov. Kathy Hochul proposes in her budget
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Governor Hochul announces 2026 fiscal year budget
Governor Hochul’s Executive Budget for Fiscal Year 2026 includes significant investments for New Yorkers without raising ...
Hochul unveils $252B budget with focus on cost-of-living, crime
The $252 billion proposal represents the largest spending plan of Hochul’s tenure and includes a pledge to modestly decrease ...
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Tax cuts, rebates are highlights of Hochul's $252 billion budget
Gov. Kathy Hochul on Tuesday proposed a $252 billion executive budget that would cut taxes for the middle class, continue ...
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Gov. Hochul outlines $252 billion budget proposal
Public safety, housing and mental health were three big issues when Gov. Kathy Hochul unveiled her fiscal year 2026 budget proposal on Tuesday. The governor figures to cover it all, it will take $252 ...
Gov. Kathy Hochul focuses on New York's affordability, subway safety during State of the State address
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul laid out an ambitious agenda for 2025 during her State of the State address at the Hart Theater in ...
Transportation: Here's what Gov. Kathy Hochul proposes in her budget for MTA, roads
Gov. Kathy Hochul's proposed budget includes about $6.9 billion for state-owned road and bridge construction and repair, $3 ...
New York City’s Migrant Crisis Won’t Get New Funding From Hochul
New York Governor Kathy Hochul won’t provide any new funding to New York City to help manage its migrant crisis, marking a ...