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Board discusses governor's executive order on student cell phones; policy due Oct. 31
Summary
District leaders briefed the board on a state executive order requiring school boards to adopt policies limiting student personal electronic devices during the instructional day. Administrators warned the rule will require implementation choices, accommodations for disability needs, and a decision timeline before January enforcement.
David Douglas School District administrators briefed the board Wednesday on a governor's executive order that requires school boards to adopt a policy limiting student personal electronic devices during the school day.
The district summarized the state guidance and implementation timeline: a local policy must be posted by Oct. 31 and the statewide rule is expected to be in effect by Jan. 1. The executive order defines the school day as bell to bell (start bell to end bell) and describes a ban on students using personal devices that can access the internet or receive messages;…
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