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Policy sets personal-device rules for grades 7–12
What happened
The policy permits grades 7–12 to use personal communication devices before and after school and during designated lunch, with restrictions at other times and stated exceptions.
Why it matters to families
The rules affect when students can use personal devices at school.
The evidence
Policy 5136 displays a June 10, 2026 revision; that day’s minutes approve a broad presented policy slate. The policy does not specify a separate 4K–6 schedule in the quoted grade rule.
The source
District policy 5136See the full record for Benton School District.
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