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North Hills School District clarifies classroom cell-phone expectations; no districtwide ban
Summary
At its Sept. 4 committee meeting the North Hills School District reiterated that it has no districtwide ban on cell phones, said phone use is governed by student handbooks and teacher permission, and confirmed exceptions for students with 504 plans and IEPs.
The North Hills School District told parents and staff at its Sept. 4 committee meeting that it has no districtwide "bell-to-bell" ban on student cell-phone use but expects that phones and similar devices not be used in classrooms without a teacher's express educational permission.
The clarification, delivered at the start of the meeting, said Pennsylvania does not currently…
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