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Chico Unified tightens phone rules: phones out of sight at elementary, junior high; high school limited to non-instructional times
Summary
After surveys and student input, the board adopted a revised cell-phone policy (option 2) requiring devices be kept out of reach during school hours at elementary and junior-high schools and banned during instructional time at high schools; staff will draft an administrative regulation for consistent enforcement.
The Chico Unified School District board adopted a revised district policy on mobile communication devices at its June 12 meeting, directing staff to create an administrative regulation (AR) that standardizes enforcement.
Board members voted to adopt option 2 as presented by staff: mobile communication devices shall not be accessed by students during school hours at elementary and junior high schools; at high schools devices shall not be accessed during instructional time but may be used during…
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