CAUGHT IN CRISIS: New York Student’s Bomb Scare Texts to Mom Raise Questions Over Governor Hochul’s Phone Ban Plan

Robert Cox

09 Mar 2025 — 6 min read

AI generated: teacher sad to be ignored by students looking at their mobile phones in her classroom.

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Governor Hochul’s legislative proposal to create a statewide standard for distraction-free schools in New York covers requirements and details, including:

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