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Germantown board discusses new state phone rules, eyes magnetic pouches and updated policy
Summary
The Germantown Board of Education heard a presentation on a new state law limiting student use of wireless devices during instructional time, discussed possible purchase of Yondr magnetic locking pouches, and directed staff to develop a draft policy and stakeholder outreach plan for June.
The Germantown Board of Education on Tuesday discussed changes to district cell‑phone rules after a new state law restricting the use of wireless communication devices during instructional time takes effect in the 2025–26 school year.
The board heard a presentation from district staff and a product demonstration of Yondr magnetic locking pouches, a commercially available device that students keep with them and unlock at designated stations. District staff described the pouches as one option to reduce in‑class phone use and cheating, but stressed there is currently no board decision to purchase them.
District staff said the law “restricts the use of wireless communication devices during class starting with the 2526 school year” and requires districts to adopt specific policies. A promotional video shown…
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