India, July 25 -- Starting this fall, kids in New York City public schools won't be allowed to use phones, tablets, or smartwatches during the school day, according to New York Post report.

The city's Panel for Education Policy approved the new rule on Wednesday night with a 14-1 vote. Each of the city's 1,600 public schools will determine how to implement it.

Following the voting, Schools Chancellor Melissa Aviles-Ramos said, "I am proud to be introducing a policy that takes input from unions and advocacy groups, families, community members, and our students into account."

The new rule follows a push by Governor Kathy Hochul to ban phones and other devices in schools. Students can still use them while commuting, but not during school ...