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Current policy limits devices during instructional time

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What happened

Current Policy 09.4261 permits possession of devices but prohibits instructional-time use except emergencies, teacher-directed instruction or teacher authorization. Disability-authorized devices are excluded. An administrator may confiscate a device, with return only to a parent or guardian; schools may add rules. The policy was amended July 21, 2025 under Order V.D., before the trailing-year meeting window.

Why it matters to families

The current rule defines districtwide student technology expectations.

The evidence

Official current manual records amendment on 2025-07-21, Order V.D..

The source

Current student-device policy 09.4261

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