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Board advances electronic-device policy to third reading; administration outlines preK'12 procedures and Freedom High pilot
Summary
At a May human-resources committee meeting, Bethlehem Area School District administrators revised Board Policy 237 on electronic devices, added procedures for preK'8 and high school implementation, and scheduled the policy for a third reading May 19 after staff described a successful pilot at Freedom High School.
Bethlehem Area School District administrators presented revisions and proposed procedures for Board Policy 237 (electronic devices) at the district's May human-resources committee meeting and told the committee the policy will appear for a third reading at the regular board meeting on May 19.
Dr. Leeson and staff described edits made after prior discussion: the policy now explicitly tasks district administrators with ensuring consistent implementation and clarifies that students with documented medical, behavioral or disability-related needs (for example IEPs, Section 504 plans, individual health or emergency medical plans) may be approved for device use. The policy also says building…
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