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Just a reminder, smartphones and other personal internet-enabled devices must be turned off and stored during the school day, as required by state law.
Your school will let you know how to contact your child for anything urgent.
Students can still use their devices when traveling to and from school.
Our goal is to keep classrooms free from distractions, so every student can thrive.
If students use devices during the school day, schools will respond with clear, progressive steps to encourage better habits.

Remember to make sure your student’s emergency contact information is up-to-date in your NYC Schools Account

This helps ensure your school can contact a trusted adult to pick up your child in case of an emergency.

Please view our school cell phone policy.

Make sure your school has the current address and contact information of a trusted adult who can pick up your student in case of an emergency.

Update your student’s emergency contact info in your NYC Schools Account
Don’t have an NYC Schools Account yet? Create one today to update your contact info, track your student’s progress, and more!

You may also make sure your emergency contact card with your child’s school is up to date.

As required by state law, smartphones and personal devices must be stored during the school day, but families can still reach their children if needed! Your school will provide at least one way for families to contact students in an emergency. Students can still use their devices when traveling to and from school.

At @NYCSchools, we’re keeping smartphones away during the school day, as required by state law. This helps students stay engaged, reduces distractions, and creates a learning environment where everyone can succeed.
Learn more about our policy—including exceptions—on our website: schools.nyc.gov/DevicePolicy

Starting in the 2025-26 school year, personal internet-enabled devices-like smartphones, tablets, and smart watches -cannot be used during
the school day, as required by state law.

This change helps reduce distractions and encourages deeper participation in class, so
students can stay engaged from bell to bell.

Students can use their devices when traveling to and from school, but they must have them turned
off and stored during the school day.

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