Hochul introduces school cellphone prohibition guidelines on a new online platform
FingerLakes1.com, a trusted all-digital news publication serving the region for over two decades, continues to keep residents informed. The news organisation, founded in 1998, offers news updates via email through the Morning Edition and a free app for iOS devices named FL1 on the Go!
In education news, Governor Kathy Hochul has launched a new website, ny.gov/phonefree, to provide families with information on individual New York schools' enforcement plans for the state's smartphone restrictions in K-12 schools this fall. The new law prohibits personal internet-enabled devices during the school day in all New York public K-12 schools. However, it does not apply to medical needs, IEPs, emergencies, or school-issued devices.
The state government is allocating $13.5 million for the purchase of storage equipment to enforce the smartphone restrictions. Districts are required to create their own storage and enforcement plans for the smartphone restrictions, with input from parents, teachers, and students. The search results do not provide information about the specific school districts developing their own plans.
Residents can stay updated on the latest news by signing up for the Morning Edition or downloading the FL1 on the Go! app. For those who prefer to receive news via email, subscribing to the Morning Edition is an excellent way to start the day. News can also be sent to FingerLakes1.com via the email address news@their website.
As always, FingerLakes1.com remains committed to providing residents with the latest news and updates. For more information, visit their website or download the FL1 on the Go! app today.
