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Preston County board delays enforcement plan for student cell phones after wide-ranging debate
Summary
Trustees postponed a first reading of a revised student personal‑device policy after extended debate over where devices must be stored, whether between‑class checks are allowed, and enforcement. The policy will return July 29 with school‑level storage procedures and legal review.
Preston County Board of Education trustees on July 14 postponed a proposed revision to the district’s student personal electronic device policy after a lengthy discussion about how and when phones should be stored and enforced.
The revision, prompted by new state law and West Virginia Board of Education guidance, would require devices to be powered off during instructional time — which the district defines to include transitions between classes — and allows limited use at lunch or recess. Superintendent Martin said the language was aimed at reducing distractions and bringing local rules into…
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