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School committee approves updated elementary student handbook with policy and tech clarifications
Summary
The committee approved the 2025-26 elementary student handbook, incorporating updated dates, inclusive language, technology rules, DESE-required discipline language, and a new plagiarism/AI policy; the committee authorized small clarifications to be added (exceptions for service animals).
The Scituate School Committee voted to approve the district's updated elementary student handbook for 2025-26 after staff reviewed language updates tied to state audits, technology policy changes and an added plagiarism and artificial-intelligence guideline.
Assistant Superintendent and principals reported the handbook revisions fall into three categories: updated mechanics (dates and schedules), new…
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