Current policy limits student device use during instructional time

What happened

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

Why it matters to families

The current rule defines when students may use phones and similar devices and the exceptions families and teachers should know.

The evidence

Current Policy 09.4261 records amendment on July 10, 2025 under Order 5B and states the instructional-time restriction, exceptions and potential discipline or parent-return confiscation.

The source