New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced a tentative agreement for a $254 billion state budget, which includes a comprehensive 'bell-to-bell' cellphone ban in schools, set to begin next academic year. This initiative aims to minimize distractions from smartphones and improve students' mental well-being. Supported by the New York State United Teachers union, the governor emphasized that eliminating digital distractions is essential for fostering effective learning environments. The budget, nearly a month overdue, incorporates Hochul's main priorities and awaits legislative approval before implementation.
'Protecting our communities requires more than streets where people feel safe. We need classrooms where young minds can flourish, and that means eliminating once and for all the digital distractions that steal our kids' attention.'
'A bell-to-bell ban, morning until the day is over, is not going to hurt your kids. It's going to help them emerge with stronger mental health and resiliency.'
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