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Current policy limits student device use during instructional time

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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 while preserving instructional and emergency exceptions.

The evidence

Current Policy 09.4261 was adopted or amended June 30, 2025 and states the instructional-time restriction and exceptions.

The source

Policy 09.4261 — Telecommunications Devices

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