Bill > A05555

This bill directs the New York State Department of Education to create model codes of conduct for cellphone use in schools, which will apply to all public and private pre-school, nursery, elementary, and secondary schools. The department will collaborate with the New York State Council of School Superintendents and the New York State School Boards Association to develop these guidelines, which will cover cellphone usage during school hours and will be publicly posted on the department's website. Additionally, the bill requires every school district, board of cooperative educational services, charter school, and nonpublic school in New York to develop their own specific policies and procedures regarding student cellphone use during school hours. The new regulations will take effect on July 1st following the bill's passage, with preliminary groundwork for implementation authorized immediately. The goal appears to be creating consistent, statewide guidance on managing student cellphone use to minimize classroom disruptions and potential distractions.

Education

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A5555