The East Islip Board of Education adopted policy 54 96, banning all internet‑enabled devices in accordance with state law, Superintendent Paul E. Manzo said at the district's July meeting. "On July 1, the Board of Education adopted policy 54 96, which bans all internet enabled devices in accordance with state law," Manzo said, adding that "an information notice and FAQ will be shared via Parent Square with all families and staff within the next few days."

Why it matters: The policy affects students' ability to possess or use internet‑enabled devices at school; the district said it will distribute implementation details to families and staff but did not specify enforcement procedures or any start‑date in the meeting record.

What was said and what remains unclear: Manzo announced the adoption and the forthcoming notice; the transcript does not include the vote text, any motion or the board discussion that led to the July 1 adoption, nor specifics on permitted exceptions, disciplinary steps, or the precise language of policy 54 96. The district said the FAQ will be shared via ParentSquare but did not give a publication date beyond "within the next few days."

Background: Manzo framed the announcement as part of the superintendent's report during a regular Board of Education meeting. The transcript records the adoption as having occurred on July 1 but does not show the motion or roll call for that adoption in the minutes excerpt provided.

The board did not elaborate further during the portion of the meeting recorded in the transcript.