Solidifying plans to implement the state’s from arrival to dismissal school cell phone ban, Gov. Kathy Hochul met with school leaders from Nassau and Rockland counties and New York City on Long Island last week.
The new distraction-free policy that was part of the latest state budget goes into effect on Aug. 1. The law restricts cell phones on K- 12 schools across New York.
Hochul said she is a firm believer that the policy will help children become more engaged and, ultimately, high-functioning adults…