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Student phone use prohibited during instructional time
What happened
Current district policy permits possession of personal telecommunications devices but prohibits their use during instructional time, except for emergencies, teacher-directed instructional use or teacher authorization.
Why it matters to families
The rule applies during classroom instructional time; schools separately establish possession and use rules for the rest of the school day.
The evidence
Current official Policy 09.4261 states the instructional-time restriction and exceptions and lists July 17, 2025 as its adopted or amended date under Order 12.2026.
The source
Policy 09.4261: Telecommunication and Other Electronic DevicesSee the full record for Owensboro Independent School District.
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