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Board adopts powered-off wireless-device policy to comply with state law
Summary
The board adopted policy 301A requiring wireless devices to be powered off and stored (with progressive discipline for repeat offenses) to align with a recent state law; motion passed unanimously.
The Southwest School Corporation Board of Trustees adopted policy 301A on July 15, 2026, setting discipline guidelines for student wireless communication devices to comply with a new state law. Administrator said the policy requires devices to be "powered off" and kept in lockers; repeated violations will result in escalating consequences, and a third offense may remove the privilege of storing the device in a locker.
During discussion a board member asked about parents tracking devices; Administrator noted that if a phone is powered off tracking services do not function. The policy will be included in all handbooks for the 2026–27 school year and the board approved the motion 4–0.
