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Bedford board adopts updated cell‑phone policy; parents and staff raise privacy concerns for exceptions
Summary
The board adopted revised policy JICJ to implement the new state cell‑phone rules; the board discussed practical school‑level steps, exceptions for medical or special‑education needs, and concerns about privacy and unintended disclosure of health information.
The Bedford School Board voted Wednesday to adopt revised policy JICJ implementing the state’s new rules on student personal electronic devices. The policy requires devices to be kept off or stowed during instructional time, establishes designated exceptions and directs administrators to handle approved exceptions through PowerSchool flags so staff can recognize students who are permitted to carry devices for medical or other approved reasons. The board approved…
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