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Goshen board reviews stakeholder input on new state cell-phone 'bell-to-bell' law; policy slated for July vote
Summary
District staff summarized months of stakeholder work on implementing New York State's cell-phone "bell-to-bell" ban, citing concerns about storage options, communication protocols and inclusion of internet-enabled devices; board aims to adopt policy in July to meet an August 1 deadline.
The Goshen Central School District board received a summary of stakeholder work to implement New York State’s new student cell-phone legislation, described by district staff as a “bell-to-bell” ban on student phone use, and was told a policy will be presented for adoption in July to meet an August 1 deadline.
Superintendent Dr. Curtis Coates said the district convened a stakeholder committee of students, staff, families and administrators after the law passed and used…
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