Some students adjusting to new bell to bell cellphone ban in NYC schools, some finding ways to avoid policy

PROSPECT HEIGHTS (WABC) -- Just over a week ago, students returned to classes in New York City to a new school cell phone ban.

The ban, issued at the state level, allows districts to come up with their own policy to keep kids off devices and pay attention during class.

But some kids are finding loopholes and creative ways to keep their devices during school hours.

Students say they're getting used to the ban, while some say they feel less distracted, others say they feel more annoyed.

"I feel like it's going pretty well, because I feel like it helps students be not as distracted. I think it does keep students focused, those who do want to focus," one student said.

A spokesperson for NYC schools said, "All internet-based devices are banned in nyc public schools. If it looks like an in