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Board hears update on proposed state 'bell-to-bell' phone ban; local policy choices, funding still unclear
Summary
Board members were briefed on a proposed amendment to Education Law 2803 to require local policies restricting student access to personal internet-enabled devices from arrival to last bell; the district said the governor included $30.5 million in the budget for devices/locks but distribution is unclear and local implementation questions remain.
Board member Christina Costanza summarized a policy workshop and a proposed state-level change to student-device rules. She said the governor, the state Senate and the Assembly had competing proposals but the gist under discussion in Albany would require local boards to adopt policies restricting access to personal internet-enabled devices during the school day—potentially 'bell-to-bell' from arrival until…
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