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King George board debates tighter student cell‑phone rules as state bill moves forward
Summary
Board members discussed a proposed revision of the division’s student cell‑phone policy to align with pending state legislation. Discussion focused on definitions (stored/visible), exemptions for school devices and regional programs, and whether disciplinary consequences should live in the student code of conduct.
School board members debated a proposed update to King George County Schools’ student cell‑phone policy at the Jan. 29 meeting, with board members and staff asking administration to refine language on where devices must be kept, limited exemptions and how consequences will be managed.
Why it matters: a Senate bill (SB 738) moving through the legislature would impose new restrictions on student possession and use of personal electronic devices in schools; the board said it wants policy language in place ahead of state action so the district can be ready when any mandate takes effect on July 1.
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