S 10685 New York Senate · 2025 Regular Session

Enacts the "Fostering Optimal Classroom Use of Screens (FOCUS) act" to limit use of internet enabled devices and prioritize non-digital teaching methods

Summary
Enacts the "fostering optimal classroom use of screens (FOCUS) act" to limit use of internet enabled and electronic devices and prioritize non-digital teaching methods; prohibits use by younger students; limits and restricts certain uses by older students; requires written policies for opting in for the school issued devices; prohibits social media applications, gaming and AI in school issued devices; requires registration by educational technology providers.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Aug 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Aug 21, 2026 Last action Aug 21, 2026