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Board adopts state-aligned policy sharply restricting student device use; high-school exceptions allowed for instructional purposes
Summary
Greenville County Schools’ board approved a revision to policy JCDA that generally prohibits students’ access to personal electronic communication devices during the school day, with limited, school‑defined exceptions at the high‑school level and medical or other narrowly defined waivers. The policy reflects a State Board model adopted under a budget proviso and is expected to be in effect for January implementation.
Greenville County Schools’ board on Tuesday approved a revision to board policy JCDA that prohibits student access to personal electronic communication devices during the school day except where expressly authorized for classroom or school‑related instructional purposes.
The administration told trustees the district’s proposed policy mirrors the state Board of Education model required by a budget proviso adopted by the legislature this year. "Students cannot utilize personal electronic devices during the school day unless authorized by the principal or as authorized at the high‑school level for those limited reasons," said Mr. Webb, the district presenter, describing the policy the board adopted in its packet.
Why it matters: the model policy expands the definition of regulated devices to include gaming devices and accessories such as earbuds and smartwatches. It also…
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