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Committee adopted a new student personal-device policy
What happened
The committee unanimously adopted Policy JICJ for student personal electronic devices, including language that devices may be kept in school-approved storage locations.
Why it matters to families
The policy changes how schools may restrict and store student phones and other devices during the school day, affecting daily routines, enforcement, and family expectations.
The evidence
The October 6 minutes record debate over storage language, a successful amendment replacing school-defined with school-approved locations, and the final 6-0 approval vote.
The source
October 6, 2025 School Committee minutesSee the full record for Natick Public Schools.
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