As New York rolls out its new bell-to-bell cellphone ban, schools are scrambling to implement storage plans while bracing for major budget cuts, according to Spectrum News NY1.
Education leaders say the ban will help students focus, though some parents still worry about safety and communication. Meanwhile, looming federal funding cuts could threaten school programs and delay updates to the state’s school aid formula.
Despite challenges, teacher unions are pushing for an educator tax credit and more support for student needs.
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