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Student devices are restricted throughout the instructional day

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What happened

Current policy prohibits student telecommunications-device use during the instructional day and on school buses, with stated statutory, emergency and instructional exceptions.

Why it matters to families

The districtwide rule directly affects when students may use phones and other personal devices at school and during transportation.

The evidence

Policy 09.4261 says violations can lead to confiscation and disciplinary action and lists exceptions required by law or authorized for instruction.

The source

Johnson County policy 09.4261 telecommunications devices

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