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Newton County to restrict personal electronic devices for PreK—8 during school day
Summary
The district said it will implement changes to its student electronic-device policy for 2026—27: students in PreK through eighth grade will not be permitted to use personal electronic devices during instructional time, with exceptions for documented IEP, 504 or medical needs.
A Newton County Schools presenter told the board that, "in alignment with state law," the district will change its electronic-device policy for the 2026—27 school year so that students in PreK through eighth grade may not use personal electronic devices during the instructional day. "During the instructional school day, students may not use personal electronic devices," the presenter said, and devices must be turned off or silenced and kept out of sight.
The Presenter also said disciplinary action may follow violations "in accordance with the NCS code of conduct," and noted exceptions for students with documented needs through an IEP, 504 plan, or medical plan. The mention of state law was the only statutory reference; the transcript did not name a specific statute or code citation.
