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East Ramapo details how New York State phone ban will apply in district
Summary
The East Ramapo Central School District said students may not use personal cell phones or internet‑enabled devices on school property during the school day under a New York State prohibition taking effect this fall; the district outlined storage, emergency-contact and school‑device exceptions.
A staff member for the East Ramapo Central School District said the district will prohibit students from using personal cell phones and other internet‑enabled devices on school property for the entire school day, reflecting a New York State prohibition that takes effect this fall. The restriction covers the period from the start of the school day until dismissal and applies to classroom time, lunch, recess, free periods, study halls and when students are moving between classes.
The staff member said, “Students may only use school provided devices during the day for learning purposes.” The district also said any personal device brought to school must be silenced and kept in a backpack, locker or a safe storage area provided by the school.
The district emphasized emergency access: “Students will always be able to contact parents in case of an emergency, and parents can call their school's main office to reach their child for an urgent matter,” the staff member said. The announcement directs parents and caregivers to the district website for updates and the complete policy.
The statement provided a procedural outline rather than a legislative citation or enforcement details for individual schools. The district did not specify discipline procedures, timelines for providing secure student storage at every campus, or whether exceptions beyond emergencies will be permitted. The district also did not provide a date when the local policy will be published on its website in full.
