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Handbook bans phones in school hours and sets AI rules
What happened
The 2026-27 student handbook, approved August 17, says students may not use personal phones and devices on school grounds during school hours, except for approved instruction or emergencies. It also bars putting personal data into unapproved AI tools and requires students to disclose AI help and never use it to cheat, bully or make fake images.
Why it matters to families
Every family is affected by the phone rule, and the AI rules set what students may do with new tools.
The evidence
The handbook text covers Policy 5136 and the AI expectations. The August 17 minutes record approval.
The source
2026-27 student and parent handbookSee the full record for Washington-Caldwell School District.
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