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No Cell Phone Rule in NYC Schools Challenged by Parents

Safety concerns vs. misuse by students

According to the New York Times, a group of parents are suing the New York City Department of Education over a "no cell phones in school" policy, citing safety concerns on public transit to and from school. According to the article, schools are concerned about disruptions to instruction and phone misuse such as taking photos in locker rooms.