Get all your news in one place.
100's of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
International Business Times
International Business Times
Danielle Ong

New York Parents Call for Support of Gov. Kathy Hochul's Cellphone Ban in Schools

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul's proposed smartphone ban in schools is gaining more support among parents across the state. (Credit: Getty Images, Michael M. Santiago)

Parents in New York are calling on lawmakers to support Gov. Kathy Hochul's proposed ban on cell phones in schools amid various concerns.

The situation comes as lawmakers have already made efforts to allow local districts to have leeway over the ban itself. Advocates, including Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins and Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie, said that legislators must "not take the wrong path" at this crucial moment.

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100's of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.