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New York City public schools have completely banned students from using mobile phones, sparking heated debate about the new regulations in September.

1. New Rule: A complete ban on electronic devices in school.

Effective Date: Beginning of the new semester in September 2024.

Applicable to: All New York City public schools (grades K-12, approximately 1,600 schools).

Prohibited Devices:

Smartphones (including iPhones, Android phones, etc.)

Smartwatches (such as the Apple Watch)

Tablets (unless required for instruction).

Enforcement Method:

Switch off devices upon arrival: Students must place their devices in their personal lockers or designated storage bags (such as the Yondr pouch).

Emergency Exceptions: Parents may contact students through the school office, and medical needs must be reported in advance.

2. Policy Background: A Concentration Crisis and Declining Academic Performance

Data Support:

A New York City Department of Education survey shows that 72% of teachers believe mobile phones are the primary cause of distraction in the classroom.

Citywide, the math proficiency rate for students is only 38% (2023), a drop of 11 percentage points from pre-pandemic levels.

International Precedents:

France (2018) and the Netherlands (2024) implemented similar bans, resulting in significant improvements in student focus.

After piloting the policy in some Florida school districts, classroom engagement increased by 27%.

3. Support and Opposition

Parents and Educators Support:

"Finally, our children can escape the distraction of TikTok!" (Statement from the Brooklyn Parent Association)

The teachers' union called this a "critical step in restoring classroom discipline."

Students and Rights Organizations Oppose:

High school students protested the "infringement of freedom of communication," expressing concern about being unable to contact their families in emergencies.

The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) questioned the policy as "overly harsh" and potentially exacerbating the digital divide for low-income students.

4. School Support Measures

Alternatives:

Installing more pay phones on campus (at least five per school).

Providing printed textbooks and workbooks to reduce reliance on tablets.

Teacher Training: "Device-Free Classroom Management" workshops will begin in August.

5. Potential Impact and Challenges

Implementation Difficulty:

How can students be prevented from surreptitiously using devices? The Department of Education plans to implement random inspections.

Smartwatch detection technology is not yet fully developed, and manual inspections may be necessary.

Long-Term Effects:

If successful, this could be rolled out nationwide (Los Angeles and Chicago are already waiting).

If there is a strong backlash, a compromise approach of "limited use during breaks" is not ruled out.

Summary: This nation's largest school phone ban represents both a return to traditional education and a bold experiment in the digital age. "Will learning be more effective when the classroom is free of notification alerts?" The answer will be revealed in the new semester.