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School committee advances tighter cell phone rules and agrees to seek parent input
Summary
The committee voted to adopt a slightly more restrictive student cell phone and electronic device policy (off-and-away for phones, limited use for other devices) and agreed to hold parent engagement before full implementation, while recognizing potential state legislation that could supersede local rules.
The Lynn Public Schools committee on June 24 advanced revisions to policy JICJ, tightening rules on student cell phones and personal electronic devices and directing district staff to arrange parent engagement before full implementation.
Attorney Charlie Gallo presented the draft, which keeps the district’s general approach but strengthens uniformity across schools. Under the proposal, cell phones would be “off and away” during the school day (no audible or visible alerts), while other…
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