Board reviews updated Internet acceptable-use rule and debates employee leave changes; GARH policy tabled for further review

District staff told the Coffee County Board of Education on Sept. 25 that a state law effective July 1 requires the district to update its Internet Acceptable Use policy and submit the revised policy to the State Department of Education by Oct. 15. A staff member said the updated policy will replace the prior version in the student handbook and will address changes in technology use, including references to AI and other online tools. Why it matters: The acceptable-use policy governs student and staff technology behavior and compliance with state reporting deadlines; failure to submit an updated policy could put the district out of compliance with the Department of Education's requirements. Board members also engaged in an extended discussion about a proposed revision to policy GARH on employee…