Hochul launches listening tour on school cell phone ban

Guilderland (NEWS10) -- Governor Kathy Hochul kicked off her statewide listening tour at Guilderland High School, meeting with superintendents from Guilderland, Albany, and Schoharie, as well as local teachers and union leaders. During the session, Hochul highlighted a concerning trend: “72% of teachers across the nation reported that cellphones are a major distraction for students in their classrooms.”

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