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Hampton Bays board moves to put "distraction-free" device policy in place by Aug. 1
Summary
District officials said they will implement a state-required "distraction-free schools" policy that restricts students' internet-enabled devices during the school day, allow limited medical and IEP/504 exceptions, and plan parent and student education this summer to support rollout.
The Hampton Bays Union Free School District board discussed plans to put a "distraction-free schools" policy in place by Aug. 1 to comply with New York State requirements and to qualify for related state aid.
District administration said the policy will generally prohibit the use of internet-enabled devices during the school day, with students expected to store devices in school-provided lockers from the first bell to the last bell. The administration said…
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