New regulations outlined for cell phone use in schools
A month after the ban on cell phones in schools was lifted, Schools Chancellor Carmen Fariña and the New York City Department of Education have proposed new cell phone and electronic device regulations (A-413) for schools, posted for a 45-day public review period.
The change of heart came after eight years of backlash from parents and elected officials opposing the policy that prohibits students from carrying cell phones and electronic communication devices inside schools.
For a lot of parents, the news came as a relief, since they would now be able to stay in contact with their children on school days in case of an emergency.