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District restricts student phones and social media during instruction

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What happened

Current policy 09.4261 permits device possession but prohibits use during instructional time except emergencies or teacher authorization, and restricts social-media access to teacher-authorized instruction. The June 2025 policy is current context predating the review window.

Why it matters to families

The rule governs daily student device and social-media access during instruction.

The evidence

Current policy 09.4261 was adopted or amended June 12, 2025 under Order 283, before the review window, and is included as current policy context.

The source

Policy 09.4261 Student Use of Personal Telecommunication Devices

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