ITHACA, NY (CortacaToday) — A potential ban on smartphones in classrooms is being discussed in Albany.

Dr. Luvelle Brown is superintendent of the Ithaca City School District.

Brown adds there are also equity issues.

Last year, the Dryden Central School District began restricting cell phone use for students.

FULL INTERVIEW: Superintendent Luvelle Brown on Ithaca’s Morning News