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District outlines rollout of state‑mandated student cell‑phone policy; student lesson, exemptions planned
Summary
Bend‑LaPine staff told the board Oct. 14 they will implement a governor’s executive order on student personal electronic devices, adopt policy by Oct. 31 and begin enforcement Jan. 1, and described a planned student lesson and exemption process.
Bend‑LaPine School District 1 staff told the board Oct. 14 they are preparing to implement a state‑mandated personal‑electronic‑device policy and will pursue local adoption and a districtwide student lesson before the January 1 enforcement date.
Deputy Superintendent and chief policy staff identified the rule as a governor’s executive order that requires districts to adopt a personal electronic device policy by Oct. 31 and implement it by Jan. 1. The draft policy under review broadens the definition of “in possession of” to include devices stored in a backpack and clarifies circumstances in which devices will be allowed.
Superintendent Steven…
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