FINALLY! New York to ban phones in city’s classrooms amid fears for ‘fully addicted’ children’s mental health

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Schools in New York City are planning to ban the use of mobile phones amid concerns over children’s mental health.

America’s largest schools system announced the move on Wednesday following a detailed consultation with medical professionals.

“Our kids are fully addicted to these phones, we’ve got to do something about it,” said David Banks, New York City schools chancellor, in an interview with broadcaster NY1.

He said the new rules, which will be announced in full next month, will affect around 915,000 students.

In a bid to ease fears of parents being unable to contact their children, Mr Banks said the new rules would allow devices in school grounds but their use would not be permitted during school hours.