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Current policy restricts devices during instructional time

What happened
Students may possess devices, but instructional-time use is generally prohibited unless an exception applies.
Why it matters to families
The policy affects student phone and personal-device use during instructional time.
The evidence
Policy 09.4261 allows emergencies, teacher-directed instruction, and teacher authorization; it also addresses cheating, social media, disruption, and privacy.
The source
Policy 09.4261 Telecommunication DevicesSee the full record for Carter County Schools.
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