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District to implement state "bell-to-bell" device guidance; communications to families planned

Parsippany-Troy Hills Township School District Board of Education · July 24, 2026
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Summary

Following state FAQs on 'bell-to-bell' expectations for internet-enabled devices, the superintendent said the district will communicate rules and expectations to parents and students ahead of the school year and that district pilots align with the state's latest guidance.

The superintendent told the board the state issued updated FAQs that clarify "bell-to-bell" expectations for internet-enabled devices during the school day, and she said the district's pilot approach already aligns with the latest guidance.

"Over the next couple weeks between now and the start of the school year, we'll be communicating with parents and students to make sure it's crystal clear what these expectations were," Dr. Maroon said. She added that the district had been piloting a similar approach and anticipated there will be bumps during implementation but that the change is expected to benefit students.

Ending: Board members asked clarifying questions and the superintendent confirmed district communications will clarify expectations prior to the school year; no policy vote was held at this meeting.