New Yorkers Across Political Spectrum Back School Cell Phone Ban

New York state voters support banning smartphones in classrooms by a wide margin amid growing nationwide concern that the devices distract from learning and jeopardize mental health.

Voters back a school smartphone ban by 60% to 32%, according to a poll from Siena College released Tuesday. An equal amount of strong support came from Republicans and Democrats, a finding that Siena called “a true oddity” in today’s politically polarized environment. Independents also back a ban, with 64% in favor, the poll found.