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New state law on student personal devices prompts Henderson County Schools to keep current policy and plan districtwide procedures
Summary
Following passage of House Bill 959, district staff told the board the district’s current device policy already meets the new statutory minimum; the board asked principals to develop consistent disciplinary procedures and staff described pilot options like magnetic pouches and locking cabinets.
The Henderson County Board of Public Education reviewed a new state law on student personal electronic devices during its June 30 meeting and signaled that the district’s existing policy will remain in place while administrators finalize consistent enforcement procedures for the coming school year.
District staff told the board House Bill 959 requires each public school unit to adopt a policy that at minimum prohibits students from using, displaying, or having wireless communication devices turned on during instructional time. The presenter said the bill was sent…
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