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Central Unified board adopts stricter student mobile-device policy to address mental-health concerns
Summary
The Central Unified Board of Trustees voted to adopt revised Board Policy 5131.8 (mobile communication devices) with the stronger restriction option after extended discussion about enforcement, equity, and student mental health. The student trustee recorded a dissenting vote; staff will finalize standard operating procedures before rollout next school year.
The Central Unified Board of Trustees on April 28 adopted an updated school district policy restricting student use of mobile communication devices, including smartphones, on campus and under the supervision of district staff, citing concerns about mental health and classroom disruption.
Superintendent staff member Dr. Lopez told the board the revision aligns the district with AB 3216 and is grounded in research showing smartphone access can harm student mental health and school climate. "The policy was intended to limit the use of cell phones because of the impact they have on…
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