Student devices restricted throughout school day

What happened

Hendrick Hudson’s policy restricts personal internet-enabled devices throughout the school day on school grounds, with specified education, health, accessibility, emergency, translation and caregiver exceptions.

Why it matters to families

The rule governs students’ access to phones and other connected devices, including lunch and passing time.

The evidence

Policy 5695 was adopted July 23, 2025; it requires silenced devices to be stored in lockers or designated spaces and says confiscated devices are returned to a parent or guardian.

The source