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School board narrows phone ban but allows student laptops, tablets for instruction in grades 9–12
Summary
At the Aug. 26 Brevard County School Board meeting staff announced a revision to the district's recently passed wireless communication device policy: cell phones remain banned bell-to-bell, but students in grades 9–12 may now use personal laptops, tablets and e-readers for instructional purposes with teacher direction and principal approval.
Brevard County School Board staff announced on Aug. 26 that the district will revise its recently adopted wireless communication device policy to allow limited classroom use of personal laptops, tablets and e-readers for high school students. Assistant Superintendent Tara Harris said the change followed concerns raised after the board passed the policy two weeks earlier.
Harris said: “Students in grades 9 through 12 will be able to use personal laptops, tablets, and…
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