Will Cell Phones Get Banned In Schools In New York?

Students across New York State could soon not have access to their cell phones during the school day.

The board of directors for New York State United Teachers has passed a resolution that calls for the restriction on personal devices like cell phones during the school day.

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The resolution states that New York State United Teachers is for a state-wide policy of restrictions on cell phones by students during the school day.

Here is a look at parts of the resolution that was passed by New York State United Teachers Board of Directors.

• Such restrictions should be designed locally, with input from parents, educators, unions, and other stakeholders, specifically addressing alternative communication methods and systems for parents and caregivers.  
• Educators should not bear the sole or primary responsibility for the implementation or enforcement of these policies. 
• State resources should be available for implementation costs so that individual schools or districts are not financially burdened by any required investment.

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New York Governor Kathy Hochul recently spoke on a possible ban on cell phones across the state with ABC News.

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Several school districts in New York have already put in a "No Cell Phone" policy this school year and official with the State and with New York State United Teachers will be looking at how those programs work out this school year.