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Deadline arrives for Long Island schools to submit fall plans for state’s cellphone ban

Hampton Bays School District Superintendent Lars Clemensen joined News 12 to talk about the district’s plan.

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Aug 1, 2025, 7:54 AM

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Time is up for Long Island school districts to submit plans for the state’s cellphone ban this fall.

The schools were given about three months to come up with ways to enforce the ban, intended to improve students’ mental health.

Hampton Bays School District Superintendent Lars Clemensen joined News 12 to talk about the district’s plan.

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