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North Marion board adopts state-tied student devices policy after extended debate

North Marion School District 15 Board of Directors · October 14, 2025
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Summary

Board members debated JFCEB, a state-directed personal electronic devices and social media policy, with one director warning it could limit student speech and create equity issues; the board adopted the policy after discussion and acknowledged staff must implement procedures tied to the executive order.

After an extended debate Tuesday night, the North Marion School District 15 board voted to adopt JFCEB, the OSBA model policy addressing personal electronic devices and social media.

Board member Glenn read a prepared statement opposing the policy’s scope and implementation, saying it extended beyond classroom control into lunch and passing periods and raised concerns about free-speech rights, equity for a closed campus…

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