New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
A 770: Requires school districts to adopt a policy prohibiting the use of cellular telephones during classroom instruction
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
A 770 is a bill introduced in the New York House on January 8, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Requires school districts to adopt a policy prohibiting the use of cellular telephones during classroom instruction. Primary sponsor: Harvey Epstein. Most recent recorded action (December 8, 2025): ENACTING CLAUSE STRICKEN.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Requires school districts to adopt a policy prohibiting the use of cellular telephones during classroom instruction; requires the department of education to adopt a model policy for use by school districts.
Sponsors
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harvey Epstein | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- ENACTING CLAUSE STRICKEN
- REFERRED TO EDUCATION