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Kilgore ISD trustees consider implementation plan for new law banning student device use during instructional day
Summary
Trustees discussed a district policy to comply with a new state law that prohibits students from using personal communication devices during the instructional day, including smartwatches; a motion to adopt a policy was made and seconded but a board vote was not recorded in the transcript excerpt.
Kilgore ISD trustees discussed and moved to adopt a district policy to comply with a state law prohibiting students from using personal communication devices on campus during the instructional day. The discussion focused on enforcement, exemptions, smartwatches and how campuses will align local procedures.
Doctor Baker briefed trustees on the law’s scope and implementation timeline, saying the statute prohibits student use “bell to bell” and includes smartwatches. He told the board the district must decide local enforcement details and disciplinary levels, and that…
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