NEW YORK SCHOOLS GO PHONE-FREE
Yondr has been helping students thrive, distraction-free, for over a decade. One-third of New York public secondary schools have already unplugged and are reaping the benefits of phone-free learning with Yondr.
New York is now one of the largest states to mandate bell-to-bell cellphone restrictions in all public K–12 schools. The state has also released final rollout guidance—backed by $13.5M in funding and a fast-approaching deadline.
Get step-by-step instructions on how to access your district’s funding, what qualifies as compliant storage (including Yondr), and how existing partners can use the funds, too. All districts serving grades 7–12 are eligible—don’t miss the August 1 deadline.
NEW YORK’S NEW BELL-TO-BELL LAW
OUR LEADING APPROACH
At Yondr, we believe the pouch is just one piece of the puzzle. The Yondr Phone-Free Schools Program is a bell-to-bell phone-free approach empowering educators to restore focus and foster meaningful connection among students wherever they learn and gather.
Based on 10+ years experience working with thousands of educators around the world, Yondr’s complete program delivers what works:
Clear, customized policy development to support consistent, school-wide implementation
Built-in training and onboarding for staff, students, and parents
Secure, durable pouches designed for daily use that let students keep phones—without the distractions
Fast, reliable unlocking infrastructure to support smooth operations
Ongoing strategic support to guarantee long-term success
Our unique, lockable pouch means students keep their phones, but cannot access them during the school day. Teachers no longer have to be the phone police, and pupils get a much needed 6-8 hour break from digital distractions.
PHONE-FREE FOCUS.
PROVEN RESULTS.
Millions of Students use Yondr Everyday.
We partner with thousands of schools across 35 countries.
"We’ll have no cellphones in a child's hand from the moment they enter school until they leave. I want the laughter, I want the teachers to do what they can do, I want the kids to be free."
— Governor Hochul captured the urgency and emotion behind the state’s new policy
NEW AND NOTEWORTHY
Explore real stories, expert insights, and local leadership shaping New York’s phone-free future.
Looking to craft a compliant phone-free policy that meets New York’s new law? These official resources from the Governor Hochul's office can help.
Lackawanna is setting the bar with a well-communicated, fully implemented bell-to-bell phone-free policy—built in partnership with Yondr.
Nearly 500 NY educators spoke out at the NYSUT Disconnected conference about the impact of phones in schools—and the urgent need for real solutions.
MEET YOUR NEW YORK TEAM
ANDREW RICHARDS
Account Executive | Upstate New York
KELVIN TIRADO
Mid-Market Account Executive | New York
BROOKE FERA
Account Executive | New York City & Long Island
BETHANY DAVIS
Sales Manager | New York
