Council to Cell Phone Ban: Can You Hear Us Now?
Posted on June 15th, 2006 in NYC Politics, Student Rights by kende ||
With 40 Councilmembers signed on as co-sponsors of the bill, this baby is as good as law. Bloomberg can go ahead and veto all he wants, but the Council will just overide. Since he is on record as saying the DoE won’t change their position no matter what and won’t apply the bill even after it’s approved, count this one as sure to be heading for the courts.
It was great to see Councilmember after Councilmember speak strongly in favor of the bill and use tough and mostly respectful questioning to disarm each argument made by those testifying in favor of the status quo. But best of all was getting to record a slightly choppy video in less than ideal conditions (***DAMN that guy that kept getting in my way was annoying!!!***) of students I happen to have the pleasure of knowing giving the best remarks of the day. Sure I’m biased here… but it’s still true.
For anyone that doesn’t know: Council bill = end cell phone ban. Status quo = zero tolerance for student cell phones on school premises, unevenly enforced but involving recent systemwide crackdowns.