Schools in NY implementing a no cell phone policy this year.

After consulting with our pediatric specialists at both Upstate Golisano and Strong Golisano (Rochester) we will be following the AAP (American Academy of Pediatrics) guidance regarding this policy and will not be writing exemption letters regarding cell phones.

While there are some conditions that truly warrant having a cell phone at all times (diabetes, cardiac monitoring) these should be coming directly from the specialist who manages these conditions and the specialists at both institutions have agreed to write these letters on an as-needed basis.

More information on this new initiative can be found at https://disconnectedny.org/ and the AAP