纽约禁止K-12学校智能手机, New York bans smartphones in K-12 schools starting fall 2025 to boost focus, mental health.

从 2025-2026 学年开始，纽约将成为美国最大的在 K-12 学校实施智能手机禁令的州。 New York will become the largest U.S. state to implement a bell-to-bell ban on smartphones in K-12 schools starting in the 2025-2026 school year. 该政策由总督凯西·霍胡尔宣布,旨在创造一个无干扰的学习环境,保护青年心理健康。 The policy, announced by Governor Kathy Hochul, aims to create a distraction-free learning environment and protect youth mental health. 学校将收到1 350万美元,用于帮助购买储存解决方案。 Schools will receive $13.5 million to help purchase storage solutions. 例外包括医疗条件、国际紧急方案、学术用途、紧急情况和家庭护理。 Exceptions include medical conditions, IEPs, academic uses, emergencies, and family caregiving. 其他州,如俄克拉荷马州和阿拉巴马州也正在考虑类似的禁令,以减少分心现象,提高学生的注意力。 Other states like Oklahoma and Alabama are also considering similar bans to reduce distractions and improve student focus.