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Jenkintown SD committee proposes K–12 personal-device limits; board to implement procedures this fall
Summary
A 23-member committee recommended tiered rules for personal devices—limited change for K–6, 'away for the day' for grades 7–9 and off/away for grades 10–12—paired with a K–12 digital citizenship curriculum, family communications and a six‑month check-in; administrators may implement an administrative regulation ahead of formal policy adoption.
A committee made up of educators, parents, students, administrators and board members on Aug. 18 presented a proposed K–12 personal-device policy that would substantially limit student use of phones and other personal digital devices during the school day.
The committee lead (speaker 5) told the board the proposal was built on research about screen time, adolescent development and academic focus and was designed to provide consistent boundaries while offering supports for students with documented needs. The committee reported 23 members and regular summer meetings to develop the procedures.
Key elements of the proposal:
- K–6: minimal operational change; district-issued Chromebooks remain the primary learning device. The committee emphasized that young children are not…
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