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Committee fast-tracks new student cell-phone and wireless-device policy for same-day board consideration
Summary
The Policy Committee voted Aug. 5, 2025, to fast-track a proposed policy governing student use of cell phones and wireless devices to the full board for possible approval that evening; staff said the measure responds to a state law deadline and aims to avoid midyear discipline changes for students.
The Policy Committee on Aug. 5, 2025, voted to fast-track a proposed new policy on the use of cell phones and wireless devices by students and sent it to the full school board for consideration the same day.
Attorney Marsh explained the reason for the proposal: "The general assembly passed session law 30 38, which mandates the adoption of a wireless device policy by 01/01/2026." Marsh said staff recommended adopting a local policy in advance of the statute's deadline to avoid changing…
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