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Committee approves revisions to student electronic-device policy; asks technology staff to add AI language
Summary
The committee approved updates to policy JCDAE on student use of electronic devices to cover wearable technology, define the instructional day and restrict school-issued devices; members asked technology staff to draft AI guidelines for an upcoming acceptable-use policy.
The Policy Committee of the Whole approved revisions April 1 to policy JCDAE, tightening rules on student use of electronic devices to include wearable technology, to define the instructional day, and to prohibit certain uses of school-issued devices.
Mister Westmoreland, presenting the revision, said the update follows guidance from the Department of Education and adds a definition of the instructional day, extends the rule to school-related events such as athletic competitions and field trips, and clarifies acceptable means for parents to contact students. "This is an update from Department of Education, specifically, Bessie, that talks about some new provisions including prohibiting possession…
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