Assembly bill · A6547 (2025-26)
Requires school districts, boards of cooperative educational services, charter schools and nonpublic schools to establish cellphone policies and procedures
New York State Assembly
Sponsor: Michael Benedetto (Assembly Member, District 82, Democratic)
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Summary
Requires school districts, boards of cooperative educational services, charter schools and nonpublic schools to establish cellphone policies and procedures; requires the establishment of a committee to develop such policies and procedures; requires such policies and procedures to be individually tailored to specific school environments.
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Amends the Education Law.
Where it stands
Assigned to a committee for review.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Up for a vote
- Passed one chamber
- Passed
- Enacted
Committee
Education · New York State Assembly
Also referred to Education · New York State Senate.
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Full history
- Jan 7, 2026
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO EDUCATION
NY Assembly
- Mar 6, 2025
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO EDUCATION
NY Assembly
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