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Caswell County board approves K–8 ban on cellphones and other wearable devices, effective second semester
Summary
The Caswell County Board of Education approved a wireless-communications policy banning cellphones, smartwatches, earbuds and similar devices for grades K–8 (powered off and out of sight), with medical and IEP exceptions; the measure is set to take effect the first day of the second semester and was adopted after a lengthy implementation discussion.
The Caswell County Board of Education voted to adopt a districtwide wireless-communications policy that will prohibit most personal wireless devices for students in kindergarten through eighth grade, the board decided in its December meeting.
The policy, which the board approved after debate, covers cellphones, smart glasses, smartwatches, earbuds and other “wireless communication devices.” Under the approved language those items must be powered off and kept out of sight during the…
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