NY A06488

Directs the New York State Department of Education to develop model codes of conduct for school property regarding student cellphone use during school hours and classroom instruction

Requires collaboration with the New York State Council of School Superintendents and the New York State School Boards Association in creating these model codes

Applies to all public and private pre-schools, nursery schools, elementary schools, and secondary schools, covering buildings, structures, and surrounding outdoor grounds within legally defined property boundaries

Mandates that the model codes of conduct be posted on the Department of Education's website

Takes effect on July 1st following enactment, with authorization to develop necessary rules and regulations before the effective date