NY A00770

Requires the Department of Education to create and publish a model policy by December 31, 2025, prohibiting student cell phone use during classroom instruction, with updates every five years

Mandates all school district boards of education and NYC's chancellor adopt a cell phone prohibition policy by July 1, 2026, either using the state model or a modified version

Requires the model policy to include exceptions for emergencies, teacher/administrator permission, medical necessity determined by a licensed physician, and students with IEP requirements

Development of the model policy must involve stakeholder participation including students, parents, and educators

Allows the model policy to include enforcement mechanisms that limit student access to cellular telephones