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Sumner County superintendent signals tighter student cell-phone rules after review
Summary
Superintendent said the district’s policy meets state requirements but that leadership is preparing a stronger cell-phone policy with implementation likely next year; other speakers discussed parental and workplace considerations for older students.
HENDERSONVILLE, Tenn. — Superintendent Dr. Langford said Sumner County Schools’ current cell-phone policy already meets state requirements but indicated the district intends to tighten enforcement within about a year and could move toward a stronger ban with enforceable penalties.
“Our current policy meets the state requirements. Like, we do kinda have a ban, but it allows for teachers and schools to make exceptions if there's a legitimate need. I think you'll see a tightening up of…
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