Gov. Kathy Hochul is pushing for a major shift in how smartphones are used in New York schools.

Hochul's proposal would restrict smartphone use in K-12 schools.

The proposal includes nearly $14 million to provide storage solutions for phones.

She spoke Tuesday to reaffirm her commitment to creating a more focused learning environment.

As News 12 has reported, several school in the state, including districts in the Hudson Valley, have already instituted their own restrictions on cellphone use.

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