Elizabeth board adopts revised cell phone and personal-device policy

What happened

The Elizabeth Board of Education approved a revised Policy 6142.11 governing cell phones and personal electronic devices for the 2026-27 school year. The policy was listed for second reading and adopted as part of the board’s approved agenda.

Why it matters to families

This changes the district’s operating rules for student devices and gives families and schools a new policy to follow during the school year.

The evidence

Official August 20, 2026 minutes list “Second Reading of Policy 6142.11 Cell Phone and Personal Electronic Device Policy,” then list “Adoption of Revised Policy 6142.11” among the resolutions. The minutes state the board approved the entire agenda and that it passed.

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