NYC Moving Toward Cell Phone Restrictions In Schools

Work is continuing toward a plan that would restrict or possibly even ban the use of phones in New York City schools.

"Our desire is that we should not have any distractions in our schools. And the number one distraction, not only to students, but even as I look around the room, some of you are deep in your phones," Mayor Eric Adams said.

The mayor said he's having conversations with parents and teachers about the best way to impose such restrictions. Issues include how to prevent students from having them during class and how to handle a situation if a child refuses to surrender their phone. Adams said there will be action in the upcoming school year, but he's not ready to announce any policy yet.

"We want to make sure we have parents on board. When you talk about the hurdles, a lot of parents are concerned about not being able to be in contact with their children, especially after 9-11," Adams said.

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