New Cell Phone Policy
Governor Hochul Highlights Distraction-Free Schools With Frankie Focus
Governor Hochul: “Well, one thing that's going to be a little different for you, too, is that this is the first time that you'll not have cell phones in your possession during the school day. Now we're doing this because we want to make sure that you can keep learning and in a distraction-free environment … You are going to be smarter because you'll be paying attention more in school. Your teachers will have a better experience teaching you and making connections with you.”
Hochul: “I've got a friend here, one of my best friends who I want you to get to know. Frankie Focus, he's introduced here today for the very first time. He doesn't say a lot, he's kind of quiet … But he is very focused on learning in school, focused on the teachers, focused on making friends.”
September 4, 2025 - Brooklyn, NY - Governor Kathy Hochul highlights distraction-free schools.
(Photo Credit: Susan Watts/Office of Governor Kathy Hochul)
