Can students bring smartphones to school? New York state is exploring new bans

IT House News on May 31, can students bring mobile phones into campus? New York Governor Kathy Hochul plans to launch the new proposal this year and will discuss it at the New York legislative session in January 2025.

USA

1. Parents Against Smartphone Ban: Emergency and Scheduling Contact Needs.

New York State Governor Kathy Hochul’s proposal

2. allows the carrying of mobile phones without Internet capabilities (text messages and calls).
3. Smartphones are prohibited from entering the campus.
4. Hochul: Parents are worried about school shootings and want to stay in touch in emergencies.

Other Countries

5. New Zealand: Ban smartphones and communication tools to eliminate classroom distractions.

6. Russia:

   • Pass amendments to the Education Law to ban communication tools, including smartphones.
   • Effective September 1, 2024.
   • Use of mobile phones is only allowed for teaching purposes and emergencies.

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