Cellphones and other electronic devices are one step closer to being banned from city schools after the New York state teachers union passed a resolution supporting the ban.

Officials say that as students are more exposed to technological devices, their attention span lessens.

Over 500 teachers, parents and students came together to figure out a way to improve students' mental health and create a positive learning environment.

A new "bell-to-bell" restriction on everything from cellphones to earbuds to smart watches could soon be a reality for all students.

Under the proposition, devices would be banned, with exceptions that align with the student's health and safety needs.