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District to enforce New York 'bell to bell' cell‑phone ban; exceptions limited
Summary
Superintendent Joe Ricca said the district will follow the state's new law requiring personal internet‑enabled devices to be stowed "bell to bell," noted medical and narrowly defined exceptions, and directed parents to contact principals for accommodations.
Superintendent Joe Ricca told families the White Plains City School District will comply with the recently enacted New York state law that restricts student use of personal internet‑enabled devices during the school day. "It means bell to bell," Ricca said when describing the new rule; he added that exceptions exist for medical needs or other narrowly defined circumstances and that parents should coordinate with building principals to arrange accommodations.
Ricca framed the rule as an effort to reduce classroom distractions and increase student engagement, while acknowledging there will be a learning curve for students and families. He told parents to use the main office or nurse's office when contact is necessary during the day and reassured them that the district will work with families to handle special cases.
