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District 28 council passes resolution urging schools to notify families how they will implement state device ban
Summary
The CEC passed a resolution asking schools that have not yet shared their implementation plans for New York27s ban on internet-enabled personal devices to do so within a set timeline and to solicit parent feedback; the measure passed after discussion and one no vote.
The District 28 Community Education Council voted to approve a resolution asking schools to communicate with families about how they will implement New York State27s ban on internet-enabled personal devices and to provide a timeline for that communication.
Council member Chantelle Chambers introduced the resolution, which seeks consistent family notification and a process for schools that have not yet finalized their local plans. The resolution asks schools to publish an implementation strategy and to give families an opportunity to comment and provide feedback before a final school-level policy is issued.
During debate, some council members said the measure arrived after many schools had already distributed their device policies and worried a prescriptive timeline might limit principals27 ability to tailor school-specific arrangements. Second Vice President Jennifer Sobers said the text was 22useful earlier22 and explained she would vote no because principals and school leadership teams need flexibility to develop school-specific plans.
Others, including First Vice President Lauren Clavin and Recording Secretary Chantelle Chambers, supported the resolution as a tool to ensure parents receive clear, timely information. A council member noted the request mirrors a citywide council effort and the CEC office process for handling resolutions.
The CEC recorded the vote as eight yes, one no and one absent (council members present voted; the absent member was recorded in roll call). The chair declared the resolution adopted.
The resolution is advisory; CEC members and the district staff clarified that councils do not create new law but can request communication and raise district concerns. Tamika (CEC administrative staff) explained that passed resolutions are sent to the district27s resolutions inbox for review and that families can expect a formal response from district offices after staff review.
Council members asked staff to track where schools had already communicated and to report back so the council can consider follow-up or additional guidance if families continue to report inconsistent communication.
The CEC will include the resolution in the district27s advisory record and follow up with district staff on implementation and response timelines.
