Plans to impose a statewide cellphone ban are underway at the state Capitol, but legislative leaders are inclined to have individual school districts take charge of how it gets done. A push to ban cellphones in K-12 schools in New York has gained more traction after Gov.

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — As Gov. Kathy Hochul aims to instate a statewide cellphone ban in schools from bell-to-bell, New York state lawmakers are proposing changes that would allow more flexibility for students to use devices and prohibit suspensions due to cellphone violations.

Big changes could be coming to Florida classrooms if state lawmakers approve a full-day cellphone ban in schools.