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School committee forms ad hoc group to draft cell-phone policy after state bill shifts timing
Summary
The committee voted to create an ad hoc committee (to be developed by Rules & Policy) to study a district cell-phone policy, solicit stakeholder input including students and caregivers, and return with recommendations. The move follows state-level activity requiring a bell-to-bell policy for the 2026-27 school year.
Facing both a pending state bill and broad community interest, the Northampton School Committee on Aug. 14 voted to form an ad hoc committee to develop a district cell-phone/device policy with broad stakeholder input.
Member Holly Gacy said Rules & Policy would work to set parameters for an ad hoc or working group; members suggested the body include students, caregivers, educators and school-committee representation.…
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