June 4, 2024
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul has stated that smartphones should not be available to students at school, saying their presence is detrimental to students' mental health and growth. Hochul and other state officials have expressed concerns about the effects of social media on students' well being, and Hochul plans to work with teachers, parents and other stakeholders about potential legislation that would limit access to smartphones during the school day, a spokesperson said.