S 9951 New York Senate · 2025 Regular Session

Restricts the use of wireless communication devices by students on school property

Summary
Prohibits students from accessing their wireless communications devices on school property, unless authorized for classroom use; prohibits students from accessing social media platforms through the use of internet access provided by the school district, except when expressly directed to for class instruction.
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Apr 2026
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Introduced Apr 17, 2026 Last action Apr 17, 2026
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REFERRED TO EDUCATION
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Erik Bottcher
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