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District policy sets grade-specific personal-device rules

What happened
The posted policy limits device use during the school day, with different rules for grades 4K–8 and 9–12.
Why it matters to families
The rules affect when students can use phones and other personal devices.
The evidence
Policy 5136 is labeled revised April 13, 2026. It permits high-school use at lunch and between classes under conditions and lists emergency, health, IEP/504 and teacher-authorized educational exceptions.
The source
Personal communication devices policySee the full record for Delavan-Darien School District.
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