NYCPS Electronic Policy

Cell Phone and Electronic Device Policy

Cell Phone and Electronic Device Policy

Beginning in  the 2025-26 school year, in accordance with New York State law, New York City Public Schools (NYCPS) is updating its policy regarding the use of personal internet-enabled electronic devices—including cell phones—in school. This change supports the State's intent to create distraction-free schools and aims to ensure safe and focused learning environments across all NYCPS schools.

Arabic NYCPS Device Policy Flyer.docx 

 Bangla-NYCPS Device Policy Flyer.docx  

Spanish-NYCPS Device Policy Flyer.docx  

English-2025-NYCPS-Device-Policy-flyer-ADA-English-20250728.docx

For more information, please visit the NYCPS Cell Phone and Electronic Policy Webpage