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Schenectady schools to require secured lock boxes for student cell phones beginning 2025–26
Summary
The Schenectady City School District announced that starting in the 2025–26 school year, students in pre‑K through grade 5 who bring cell phones must place them in secured lock boxes during the school day; phones will be returned at dismissal and parents should call the school office to reach students during the day.
The Schenectady City School District announced that beginning in the 2025–26 school year students in pre‑K through grade 5 who bring cell phones will be required to place them in secured lock boxes for the duration of the school day.
A district staff member said, "Beginning in the 2025–26 school year, our schools are going distraction free," adding that the policy is intended to foster…
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