Somers board adopts state-required ‘distraction-free’ device policy, funds lockable pouches for high school

Jul 18, 2025

The Somers Central School District Board of Education adopted a state-mandated personal electronic device policy required by Aug. 1, keeping BYOD for instructional use while ordering lockable pouches and directing schools to finalize building-level procedures.

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The Somers Central School District Board of Education on an emergency basis adopted a state-required personal electronic device policy intended to create “distraction-free” schools, and authorized use of reimbursement funds to buy lockable pouches for high school students.

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