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Policy committee pauses local smartphone rulemaking pending governor’s proposal
Summary
The board’s policy committee paused work on a district‑level cell phone policy after Governor Hochul’s budget proposal included model language and a $13.5 million allocation for pouches and storage; committee members said they will wait for final legislative language before proceeding.
The Yorktown Central School District policy committee paused local rulemaking on smartphone policies during the Jan. 27 board meeting, citing a governor’s proposal that could establish requirements or funding for phone storage solutions in schools.
Committee members said they had been reviewing sample policies (including a NISPA model) and discussing concerns…
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