Students in Syracuse city schools will implement a policy that requires them to part ways with their cell phones during the academic year.
The Syracuse City School District has announced plans to enforce New York State's new cell phone restrictions in schools, starting from the 2025-2026 academic year[1][2]. This move is part of a statewide effort to reduce distractions, support mental health, and limit issues like cyberbullying by minimizing phone usage during school hours.
Under the new policy, cell phones and all personal internet-enabled devices must be turned off and put away during class time, lunch, study halls, passing periods, and school-related activities, from the moment students arrive at school until dismissal[1]. After school, phones can be used again, and after-school activities are exempt from the ban[1].
The district's compliance with this statewide restriction is similar to other New York public schools[2]. However, specific enforcement details for the Syracuse City School District have not been fully outlined in the search results provided.
The cell phone ban applies to all school districts, including public schools, charter schools, and BOCES[1]. It is important to note that this news is unrelated to any recent developments regarding IKEA, the Great Northern developer, or the CNY concert venue.
Meanwhile, a separate incident has come to light. A Syracuse man was killed in a DWI crash, and his son died in a crash in 2016[3]. There has been no information about a violent DWI crash involving the man, but his son's death was previously mentioned.
In another development, a Great Northern developer has won a bid to build an Upstate medical complex[4]. IKEA is also set to open a store at Destiny USA in Syracuse[5].
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Engaging in education-and-self-development is crucial for students in the Syracuse City School District, especially during the 2025-2026 academic year, when the district will enforce New York State's new cell phone restrictions. To ensure minimal distractions, the new policy mandates that phones and personal devices be turned off during school hours, including class time, study halls, and school-related activities.
