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Board adopts updated device policy: smart glasses banned bell‑to‑bell; middle school phone access narrowed
Summary
Durham Public Schools adopted Policy 43.18 on second reading with amendments: smart glasses are prohibited during the school day except where permitted by IEP/504 or individual health plans; smartwatches are treated like phones; middle schools will adopt a bell‑to‑bell restriction with emergency exceptions and limited staff authorization.
The Durham Public Schools Board of Education voted 6–0 on Nov. 20 to adopt a revised student device policy (Policy 43.18) after a lengthy discussion of smart glasses, smartwatches and middle‑school access.
Administration presented the policy on second reading, noting the local language implements state statute requirements and provides clarity for school leaders. The policy as amended prohibits smart glasses from the school’s first bell to dismissal bell except when included in a student’s IEP, 504 plan, or individual health plan, or when administration grants approval for allowable purposes.…
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