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District restricts personal devices during school day
What happened
Policy 5695 restricts use of personal internet-enabled devices throughout the school day on school grounds, with educational, medical, disability, emergency, translation and caregiver exceptions.
Why it matters to families
The policy changes how students access phones and other devices during the day.
The evidence
The policy was adopted July 17, 2025. In June 2026 student representatives reported survey respondents strongly disliked the rule while understanding its rationale; no response count was provided.
The source
Policy 5695See the full record for Somers Central School District.
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