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Board debates bell‑to‑bell personal‑device policy for K–8 as policy committee seeks clearer language
Summary
The policy committee reviewed proposed Policy 237 on personal electronic devices: draft would restrict K–8 under a bell‑to‑bell rule and limit high‑school use during instruction; board members and students raised questions about hearing‑aid carve‑outs, wearables, transportation, extracurricular events and enforcement; drafters will revise language and return to the committee.
The Hatboro‑Horsham policy committee reviewed proposed revisions to Policy 237 (personal electronic devices) at the March 9 work session, including a recommendation to apply a bell‑to‑bell restriction for grades K–8 and limited use for grades 9–12.
Dr. Bri D'Angelo described the proposed policy and said the district included a broad definition to cover cell phones, wearables and AI‑enabled devices so the rule remains applicable as technology evolves. She told the board the draft would allow exceptions for documented IEP and 504 accommodations and medical needs, and it would permit administrators to…
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