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Byram Hills board hears first read of ‘bell‑to‑bell’ student device policy requiring exemptions and annual reporting
Summary
The board held first readings of five annual policies and a new draft policy (5,695) that would restrict internet‑enabled devices "from bell to bell," allow exemptions (Section 504, health, translation, caregiver duties), require on‑site storage and mandate an annual enforcement report to the state beginning Sept. 2026.
At its June 10 meeting the Byram Hills Board gave first readings to five annual‑review policies and a new draft, Policy 5,695, titled Student Use of Internet‑Enabled Devices. The board accepted the policies as first reads and asked for additional review by auditors and stakeholders before final action.
Jean (Speaker 3) summarized the new device policy draft and emphasized its core requirement: "This is to restrict the use of all Internet enabled devices for our students, from bell to bell," except when explicitly approved for instructional use. The…
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