New York City Public Schools Chancellor David Banks said a cellphone ban for schools could be passed in a few weeks. Banks and his colleagues should ban cellphones from school as they distract from learning and can hurt the mental health of minors.

Banks is not alone in wanting to restrict the use of cellphones in schools. His move is likely in response to Gov. Kathy Hochul’s (D-NY) call for a ban on smartphones in schools. This mirrors other governors’ initiatives. Gov. Gavin Newsom (D-CA) vowed last week to limit the use of smartphones in schools. Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) signed a law last year that blocked children from using social media.