School officials told the county commissioners that both Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools and Orange County Schools had policies already aligned with the recently enacted state law restricting wireless communication devices during instructional time and that the districts implemented any new high-school–level changes for 2025–26.

‘‘This district was at least a year ahead of that,’’ said Chapel Hill presenter (policy lead), noting that the law covers wireless communication devices and that Chapel Hill-Carrboro had expectations in place that devices be out of sight or away for the school day.

Orange County Schools’ policy lead said the district’s policy ‘‘pretty much aligns’’ with the new law and that principals reported no issues during last year’s implementation. The districts noted consistent exceptions: medical monitoring devices and device use mandated by an IEP or 504 plan. Administrators or teachers may also give directed permission for a device to be used.

Consequences and enforcement: Speakers said consequences are laid out in each district’s written policy; administrators generally warn students and aim to avoid punitive responses for minor infractions. ‘‘We have extremely, extremely compliant students in our district,’’ Orange County’s policy presenter said.

What was not decided: Commissioners asked about the exception list and consequences; districts described their current approach but did not propose county-level changes to discipline or student-code policies.

Ending: Officials said they will continue consistent enforcement and noted the districts had coordinated across grade spans to ensure uniform application at elementary, middle and high levels.