Governor Hochul Announces Successful Results of New York’s Nation-Leading Phone-Free Schools Policy by Governor Kathy Hochul

June 1, 2026 - Brooklyn, NY - Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the results of a survey to collect feedback from nearly 600 educators statewide at the conclusion of New York’s first phone-free school year — and the numbers speak for themselves. Teachers overwhelmingly report that without smartphone distractions their students are more active in class discussion, more engaged with their peers, and more focused on their assignments.