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Board adopts wireless device policy to comply with state law; questions remain on enforcement
Summary
The Montgomery County Board of Education voted unanimously June 24 to approve a district wireless communication device policy required by Senate Bill 92 (the Focus Act). Board members raised practical questions about locker access, implementation and state guidance before the vote.
The Montgomery County Board of Education on June 24 unanimously approved a district policy on wireless communication devices to satisfy Senate Bill 92, known in discussion as the Focus Act. The board recorded the vote after district staff and legal counsel said state law requires boards to adopt a policy by July 1.
Ms. Wilson, a district staff member who presented the draft policy, told the board the Focus Act "requires us to approve this on by July 1." Attorney Powell confirmed the district had reviewed the draft policy and advised it be adopted to meet the statutory deadline. Superintendent Dr. Berg supported bringing the policy forward for approval and said the district would…
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