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Gwinnett board adopts revisions to student conduct code to align with state law
Summary
The board unanimously adopted revisions to policy JCD (student conduct/behavior code) to align with Georgia House Bill 340 (Distraction‑Free Education Act), waiving normal 30‑day protocol and adopting at the June 18 meeting.
The Gwinnett County Board of Education unanimously adopted revisions to policy JCD, which governs student conduct and the behavior code, aligning district policy with the Georgia Distraction‑Free Education Act (House Bill 340).
Interim Superintendent Dr. Errol Taylor recommended waiving the typical 30‑day layover and adopting the revisions at this meeting because they comport with current state law. Board members moved, seconded and the motion passed without opposition in the public session.
Board discussion on the floor was limited in the public segment provided. The adoption is procedural in nature and the district will work with staff to implement the changes consistent with state requirements and local operational needs.
