Schools are banning students from using cell phones. But where will they put them?

SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) -- School districts across New York have adopted bans on student cell phone use in compliance with the new state law.

The law, pushed by Gov. Hochul in an effort to make schools "distraction-free," has a firm rule: "No unsanctioned use of smartphones and other internet-enabled personal devices on school grounds in K-12 schools for the entire school day."

For the most part, each school's general policies are the same, offering exceptions for emergencies, medical needs, translation services, and educational devices provided by the school.

But rules vary from school to school over where to put the phones. In their locker? In their backpack? In a specially-designed pouch students wear throughout the day?

The Governor's Office created a database providing a link to