During the 2024 spring legislative session, Senate Bill 185 on Student Use of Wireless Communication Devices passed into law and has gone into effect. This Bill requires schools to adopt and implement a personal communication device policy that governs personal cell phone usage during instruction.
Following stakeholder survey the Board of Education adopted policy on July 22, 2024 establishing that:
Personal Communication Devices (PCDs) including cell phones and smart watches must be turned off, put away, and undetectable during instructional time unless:
- Teachers authorize use for educational purposes
- In the event of an emergency
- The device is used to manage student health care
- Use in included in a 504 plan or Individualized Education Plan (IEP)
click here to read the policy
This information is included in all student handbooks.