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Fairport board discusses new state-mandated personal electronic device rules; district to gather community feedback before August second read
Summary
Board members discussed a state law that restricts student use of smartphones and similar devices during the school day, agreed to a first read of related policies and to collect stakeholder feedback before a second reading in August.
The Fairport Central School District Board of Education on Monday discussed a new state requirement that sharply limits student use of personal electronic devices during the school day and agreed to delay a final local policy until administrators gather community feedback.
Board members said the law effectively prohibits smartphone and similar personal internet-device use from the start to the end of the school day except for statutorily required exceptions such as documented medical needs or accommodations specified in an individualized education program (IEP) or Section 504 plan. The board held a first reading of related policies and directed administration to solicit input from teachers, families, union representatives and students before a second reading in August.
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