Current policy limits personal-device use during instructional time

What happened

Students may possess personal telecommunications devices but may not use them during instructional time except in an emergency, when directed by a teacher for instruction or when authorized by a teacher.

Why it matters to families

The rule defines when student phone use is restricted and preserves disability-law accommodations.

The evidence

Current Policy 09.4261 was adopted or amended July 15, 2025 and states the instructional-time restriction, exceptions and potential discipline or parent-return confiscation.

The source