# New York A 11669: Enacts the "Fostering Optimal Classroom Use of Screens (FOCUS) act" to limit use of internet enabled devices and prioritize non-digital teaching methods

New York A 11669, Enacts the "Fostering Optimal Classroom Use of Screens (FOCUS) act" to limit use of internet enabled devices and prioritize non-digital teaching methods, is a 2025-2026 Regular Session House bill sponsored by Sarahana Shrestha (Democratic); status in committee, last action 2026-09-02 (REFERRED TO EDUCATION) (as of 2026-11-04).

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## Facts
- Bill: New York A 11669
- State: New York
- Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
- Title: Enacts the "Fostering Optimal Classroom Use of Screens (FOCUS) act" to limit use of internet enabled devices and prioritize non-digital teaching methods
- Status: in committee
- Chamber: House
- Introduced: 2026-09-02
- Last action: 2026-09-02, REFERRED TO EDUCATION
- Sponsor: Sarahana Shrestha (Democratic)
- Cosponsors: 1
- Subjects: Education
- Touches household money: no
- Economic provisions PRIA read: 0

## Summary

No summary available.

## Bill overview

No economic impacts identified for this bill.

## Sponsors and cosponsors

- Sponsor: Sarahana Shrestha (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Diana Moreno (Democratic), House

## Actions (1)

- 2026-09-02: REFERRED TO EDUCATION (House)

## Bill text

- Original, 2026-09-02: [PDF](https://legislation.nysenate.gov/pdf/bills/2025/A11669)

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## Sources
- [Original (PDF)](https://legislation.nysenate.gov/pdf/bills/2025/A11669)

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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/NY-A11669-2025 (as of 2026-11-04).