I've been a mom longer than I've been a Governor, folks, so I'm hardwired to protect kids — my own and yours.

That’s why, as New York’s first Mom Governor, I led the nation last year in taking on the addictive algorithms driving social media feeds.

Now, we’re taking another bold step: becoming the largest state in the nation to restrict cellphones in K-12 schools throughout the entire school day.

This isn’t a red state or blue state issue — it’s an American issue. As I wrote in an op-ed on Fox News, from now on, our kids will be learning and growing, not clicking and scrolling. Other states should follow our lead.

Removing phones from schools will improve kids’ learning and help their mental health. We’re giving kids their childhoods back — that’s a worthwhile cause in my book.

I’ve said from Day One: Your family is my fight. That remains true today. If you’re able to, will you pitch in to my campaign to help me keep up the fight?

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Thank you. I’ll never back down when it comes to what’s best for our children.

— Governor Kathy Hochul

P.S. You can read my full op-ed on Fox News here.