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Education

‘Bell-to-Bell’: How Governor Hochul is seeking to protect kids from digital distractions in schools

By Jada Camille
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Posted on March 11, 2025

Gov. Kathy Hochul joined with the Common Sense Media, a coalition representing  80,000 parents, educators, and children across New York State, on Tuesday to announce their support for a “bell-to-bell” distraction-free schools proposal, a plan aimed at addressing rising concerns over student mental health and academic distraction.

At the heart of the mission is the goal of eliminating smartphone usage during the school day, including the traditional classroom setting, lunch periods and study halls. 

See the full article at amNY

‘Bell-to-Bell’: How Governor Hochul is seeking to protect kids from digital distractions in schools

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