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Board adopts wireless‑devices policy aligned with state law; students allowed to bring devices turned off

School Town of Speedway Board of Trustees · May 12, 2026
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Summary

Trustees adopted ISBA policy implementing Senate Enrolled Act 78. The district chose the option that permits students to bring wireless devices if they are turned off and inaccessible during the school day, citing safety and parent‑contact concerns; the policy passed 3–0.

Trustees voted to adopt an ISBA policy implementing the state requirement commonly referenced in the meeting as Senate Enrolled Act 78. The policy moves rules about wireless devices from discipline code into a standalone policy and spells out exceptions and incremental discipline steps for violations.

The presenter explained the district had two options under the law: prohibit bringing wireless…

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