New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill

S 10685: Enacts the "Fostering Optimal Classroom Use of Screens (FOCUS) act" to limit use of internet enabled devices and prioritize non-digital teaching methods

In committee Last action August 21, 2026: REFERRED TO RULES

Plain-language summary

S 10685 is a bill introduced in the New York Senate on August 21, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Enacts the "Fostering Optimal Classroom Use of Screens (FOCUS) act" to limit use of internet enabled devices and prioritize non-digital teaching methods. Primary sponsor: Andrew Gounardes (Democratic). It lists 10 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (August 21, 2026): REFERRED TO RULES.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Andrew Gounardes (Democratic). 10 co-sponsors.