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Board reviews phone-free schools policy update to comply with new state law
Summary
Assistant Superintendent Anna presented a first reading of updated Board Policy 51 31.8 to implement the new 'phone-free' law: students' smartphones and other mobile communication devices would be kept 'off and away' while on campus, with limited exceptions for medical needs, IEPs and emergencies; trustees sought clarification on enforcement and equitable application.
Oak Grove School District officials presented a first reading on April 16 of an updated mobile-communication-device policy designed to comply with recent state requirements. Assistant Superintendent Anna said the district revised Board Policy 51 31.8 to align with the Phone Free Schools law (Assembly bill language cited during the presentation) and CSBA recommendations.
Under the draft policy, students would keep smartphones and other mobile communication devices off and stored during the school day while on…
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