New York City public schools are allocated $25.90 per student for cellphone management, totaling over $16 million for the city. Densely populated schools, like Brooklyn Tech, receive substantial funds, with the largest amount exceeding $145,000. The funds support implementing cellphone bans through purchasing bags or lockers. Although 800 schools already manage devices, some educators and families express concerns about storage logistics and emergency contact capabilities. Despite policies, students have found ways to bypass restrictions, prompting discussions on effective enforcement and consequences for violations.
Each New York City public school is entitled to one-time funding amounting to $25.90 per student, determined by the number of students in grades 3-12. For the city's most densely populated schools, the price tag to implement cellphone bans can be substantial, with Brooklyn Tech receiving over $145,000. The city is sending more than $16 million to schools for cellphone management, to support schools as needs arise. Though policies require at least one way for parents to contact children in emergencies, some families report issues with provided contact numbers.
Roughly 800 of the city’s 1,600 schools already collected phones or allowed students to carry their phones locked in pouches. As of last month, 26 states banned or limited cellphone usage in K-12 schools.
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