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Okaloosa board debates revised student technology policy as state limits elementary, middle phone use
Summary
The board reviewed a draft revision to student technology and acceptable‑use rules in response to new state law restricting elementary and middle school students' phone use; members discussed teacher authority, enforcement, bus rules, pilot studies for high schools and timeline to reach 1:1 device coverage.
The School Board of Okaloosa County reviewed a draft revision to the district’s student technology and acceptable‑use policy that incorporates recent state legislation restricting elementary and middle school students’ use of personal wireless devices during the school day.
Assistant superintendent and policy presenters explained the change stems from legislation adopted earlier this year. “By law adopted this year and signed by the governor, they cannot use them except in these limited circumstances during the school day,” the district attorney said when describing the statutory change to the…
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