Overview

• The ban prohibits the use of internet-enabled devices, including smartphones and smartwatches, during the entire school day, from bell to bell.
• Schools must develop local storage and enforcement plans with input from teachers, parents, and students, ensuring flexibility in implementation.
• The policy includes exemptions for medical needs, individual learning plans, translation services, caregiving, and emergencies.
• Districts are barred from suspending students solely for violating the policy, and parents must have a way to contact their children during the school day.
• New York will be the largest state to enact such a restriction, aiming to address social media addiction, enhance learning, and support student well-being.