High school starts classroom phone limits in January

What happened

On Dec. 15 the board approved a high school rule that keeps phones and other devices out of classrooms. It starts at the beginning of second semester this year, earlier than the state law (Act 42) requires for 2026-27. The board gave final approval to the revised policy on Jan. 26, 2026 (4-0), after administrators said students were handling it maturely.

Why it matters to families

Students will have to put devices in boxes when they enter class. Families should expect the change in January.

The evidence

Dec. 15 minutes: the principal said staff chose to start early; motion carried 5-0. A report after third quarter was promised. Jan. 26, 2026 minutes record the second reading and approval.

The source