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Oakdale trustees begin planning to implement new state "phone-free" school law
Summary
District staff told the board that California's recent 'phone-free schools' law (cited as Assembly Bill 3216 and Education Code 48901.7 in the presentation) requires Oakdale Joint Unified to adopt rules limiting student smartphone use by July 1, 2026, and outlined exceptions, progressive consequences and a plan for stakeholder input.
Oakdale Joint Unified School District staff told trustees they must adopt a student cell-phone policy by July 1, 2026, to comply with a state law the presenter identified as Assembly Bill 3216 and Education Code 48901.7.
"It's not optional," the district presenter said, explaining the law requires districts, charters and county offices to limit or prohibit smartphone use during school hours. The presenter reviewed permitted exceptions: emergency communications during a perceived threat, teacher or administrator permission for educational or health reasons, and documented…
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