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School board adopts bell‑to‑bell cell‑phone policy after state law change
Summary
Following a state law signed by the governor, the Prince Edward County School Board adopted policy JFCM to require students’ personal phones and devices be 'up and away' during instruction; board members discussed implementation and enforcement but noted the law limits disciplinary options.
The Prince Edward County School Board on a unanimous voice vote adopted policy JFCM to restrict student use of cell phones and personal communication devices during instructional time, following a state law the superintendent said was signed by the governor.
Superintendent Doctor Jones told the board the law requires students to keep phones and other personal communication…
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