Official record
Measure details
- Jurisdiction
- New York
- Session
- 2025-2026
- Chamber
- lower
- Classification
- bill
- Subjects
- Not supplied
- Introduced / first action
- 2026-09-02 00:00:00
Source-supplied abstracts
Enacts the "fostering optimal classroom use of screens (FOCUS) act" to limit use of internet enabled and electronic devices and prioritize non-digital teaching methods; prohibits use by younger students; limits and restricts certain uses by older students; requires written policies for opting in for the school issued devices; prohibits social media applications, gaming and AI in school issued devices; requires registration by educational technology providers.
Sponsors
- Rules Committee (primary), primary