Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Get email alerts on the Education Policy topic
No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.
Board told House Bill 96 will require new policies including a cell-phone policy
Summary
Chair summarized that 'House Bill 96' will require the district to adopt new policies, including a cell-phone policy before the stated deadline; staff said they are waiting on state guidance to clarify definitions such as instructional time and chronic absenteeism.
The chair told the board that "house bill 96 requires force to pass new policies" and highlighted that a cell-phone policy must be adopted by the deadline referenced in the record. Staff said many items depend on forthcoming state clarifications, including how instructional time is defined and how to treat chronic absenteeism.
Board members emphasized the need to communicate policy changes to families quickly once guidance is available. The chair noted that if the state guidance provokes disagreement the district could face extended review or legal challenges, and administrators said they would coordinate policy drafts with the board.
