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Committee adopts student personal-device policy

Billerica Public Schools · Jun 9, 2026

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What happened

The Committee unanimously adopted Policy JICI governing student use of personal electronic devices after a multi-month subcommittee process and more than 50 community comments.

Why it matters to families

The policy changes everyday expectations for phones and other smart devices in school; earlier minutes describe a bell-to-bell restriction under development.

The evidence

June 9 approved minutes record the final unanimous adoption; March through May minutes document the policy's development, feedback, and intended restrictions.

The source

June 9, 2026 regular-meeting minutes

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