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District outlines steps to implement New York’s school cellphone ban; administrators to refine procedures
Summary
Superintendent told the board the district will implement a state law that bans student use of smartphones and smartwatches during instructional time; administrators will solicit bargaining‑unit and student input and return implementation details over the summer.
The West Seneca Central School District will prepare to implement a New York State law that prohibits students from using Internet‑enabled personal devices — including smartphones and smartwatches — during instructional hours, the superintendent said on June 3.
Superintendent (title) told the board the law requires a “bell‑to‑bell” restriction: from the start of the instructional day until dismissal students may not use smartphones or smartwatches during instructional time, passing periods, study halls or the cafeteria unless an exception applies. The district has begun gathering feedback from bargaining units, principals and student leaders and will return with a detailed implementation plan before the fall semester begins.
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