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Board adopts Parents' Bill of Rights and device policy; smartwatch enforcement flagged as challenge
Summary
The board approved a district policy implementing the Parents' Bill of Rights and a new unauthorized communications/devices policy. Administrators said smartwatch notifications and enforcement at middle/high school levels will require tailored procedures.
The SMS School Board approved two policies at its September meeting: a Parents' Bill of Rights policy and an unauthorized communications/devices policy that restricts personal devices during the school day, the board said. Under the device policy the district will limit personal electronic device use during instructional time, with exceptions for authorized educational use or documented medical…
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