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Current policy restricts devices during instructional time

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What happened

Students may possess devices, but instructional-time use is generally prohibited unless an exception applies.

Why it matters to families

The policy affects student phone and personal-device use during instructional time.

The evidence

Policy 09.4261 allows emergencies, teacher-directed instruction, and teacher authorization; it also addresses cheating, social media, disruption, and privacy.

The source

Policy 09.4261 Telecommunication Devices

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