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District finds disability gap in phone-policy enforcement

Canajoharie Central School District · Jul 1, 2026

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What happened

Students with IEPs or 504 plans were 16% of district enrollment but 21.7% of the 83 students disciplined under the phone policy. The district called the difference statistically significant and announced corrective steps.

Why it matters to families

Students who are allowed to use devices for disability-related needs could be disciplined by mistake. The district plans staff training, student-plan reviews, restorative responses, and quarterly checks.

The evidence

The district's annual report records 129 incidents involving 83 students, gives the disability figures, identifies a significant disparity, and lists its 2026-27 mitigation plan.

The source

Annual Enforcement Report: Distraction-Free Schools Policy

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