New York 2025 Session Status: Introduced

A11669 — Enacts the "Fostering Optimal Classroom Use of Screens (FOCUS) act" to limit use of internet enabled devices and prioritize non-digital teaching methods

Last action — In Assembly Committee

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Assembly
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the Assembly. Introduced September 02, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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In plain language

The bill limits internet-enabled device use in classrooms and promotes non-digital teaching methods.

The FOCUS Act aims to reduce the use of electronic devices in schools, especially for younger students, and emphasizes traditional teaching methods. It sets restrictions on older students' use of these devices and mandates schools to have clear policies regarding device use.

What this means for you
  • Workers: Workers in educational technology may face new registration requirements due to this legislation.
  • Families: This means families may see a shift towards more traditional learning methods in schools.
  • Consumers: Consumers might notice changes in educational practices as schools limit technology use.

Summary

Enacts the "fostering optimal classroom use of screens (FOCUS) act" to limit use of internet enabled and electronic devices and prioritize non-digital teaching methods; prohibits use by younger students; limits and restricts certain uses by older students; requires written policies for opting in for the school issued devices; prohibits social media applications, gaming and AI in school issued devices; requires registration by educational technology providers.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. REFERRED TO EDUCATION

Sponsors

  • Sarahana Shrestha · Primary

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 218 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

  • Sarahana Shrestha

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (218)

218 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

education technology
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Frequently asked questions

What does A11669 do?
Enacts the "fostering optimal classroom use of screens (FOCUS) act" to limit use of internet enabled and electronic devices and prioritize non-digital teaching methods; prohibits use by younger students; limits and restricts certain uses by older students; requires written policies for opting in for the school issued devices; prohibits social media applications, gaming and AI in school issued devices; requires registration by educational technology providers.
Who sponsors A11669?
A11669 is sponsored by Sarahana Shrestha.
What is the current status of A11669?
This bill has been introduced in the Assembly. Introduced September 02, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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