Policy restricts student device use during the school day

What happened

Current JCBAAA requires phones and other personal devices to be off and out of sight during the instructional day and bars keeping them on the scholar after intake; silent use is allowed on buses. Confiscation periods escalate from five school days to 10 and then 45, and alternative-placement scholars may not possess devices.

Why it matters to families

The districtwide rule gives families the core daily phone rule and escalating 5/10/45-school-day consequences, while preserving written medical authorization and accommodation exceptions.

The evidence

The July 15, 2025 official policy states the off/out-of-sight rule, bus allowance, possession restriction after intake, escalating confiscation periods, alternative-placement restriction, and written medical/accommodation exceptions.

The source