A new school year is just around the corner, and with that new year comes a major new rule.

Starting this fall, classrooms across the state will have to comply with a new "bell-to-bell" cellphone ban . The ban was approved by Gov. Kathy Hochul and the state Legislature as part of this year’s budget.

They argue that the policy will limit distractions in the classroom and that phone-free environments support the mental health of students and teachers.

Dr. Shannon Bennett, the associate director of the Center for Youth Mental Health at NewYork-Presbyterian, joined NY1 anchor Shannan Ferry on "News All Day" to discuss the impacts of cellphone use on kids ahead of the ban's implementation.

Tap the video player above to watch the interview.

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