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- New York City public schools have enacted a cell phone ban, with 86% support from 923 surveyed readers.
- Schools must provide emergency contact methods for families.
- Two-thirds of Americans support phone-free schools to boost social skills and grades.
- Over 30 states have similar bans, with Virginia and Wisconsin leading in enforcement.
- Critics raise safety concerns, advocating for alternatives like "dumb phones."
