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Lake Norman Charter board adopts state-aligned personal electronic device policy for classrooms
Summary
The Lake Norman Charter Board voted to update its handbook to a 'personal electronic device' policy that requires high-school students to store devices in classroom slots and keep them powered off during instructional time, with allowances for passing time, lunch and medical exemptions.
The Lake Norman Charter Board of Directors on Tuesday adopted changes to its student handbook to comply with state law restricting personal electronic device use during instructional time.
Board members approved the handbook amendment after a presentation from school staff explaining the change and answering questions about disciplinary procedures and safety. The policy replaces the school's previous “cell phone” language with a broader “personal electronic device” definition to include smartwatches, earbuds and other wearable…
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