Governor Kathy Hochul's new "bell-to-bell" cell phone guidance will be implemented across New York State for the 2025-26 school year. This directive mandates that all school districts, including Dutchess BOCES, establish policies to limit personal device use during school hours. The core objective is to reduce distractions and cultivate optimal learning environments that promote student success and well-being. To ensure a successful and equitable transition, we are actively seeking your feedback. Your insights as our Dutchess BOCES community are crucial in helping us understand potential impacts, refine our implementation strategy, and ultimately maximize the positive effects of this new guidance on our school community. Please take a few moments to complete our survey on cell phone use by July 28.
To learn more please see the governor's More Learning, Less Scrolling report.