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Albany board reviews governor's executive order on student personal devices; policy due Oct. 31
Summary
Board members heard a detailed briefing on a governor's executive order that requires districts to adopt a personal electronic device policy by Oct. 31 and implement it by Jan. 1; the superintendent outlined key points and board members raised enforcement and equity questions.
The Albany School District Board on Tuesday heard a presentation about a governor's executive order that requires districts to adopt a personal electronic device policy by Oct. 31 and implement it no later than Jan. 1.
The superintendent told the board the order aims "to improve academic outcomes by ensuring students are fully engaged in learning within a distraction-free environment that supports their well-being, focus, and ability to thrive academically and personally." The superintendent said the district expects to present a recommended policy to the board before the school year starts and would post the final policy on the district website.
Why it matters: The order would change common local practices, including use of phones during parts of the school day such as hallways and lunch. The superintendent said the directive covers use "from the start of regular instructional hours until…
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