Possession of Personal Communication Devices
House Bill 1481 prohibits students from using personal electronic devices during school hours while on school property. Students who bring personal electronic devices to campus must keep the device powered off the entirety of the school day while on school property and must keep it out of accessible reach. Use is not allowed during passing periods, lunches, or during class. A student shall not use a personal communication device on school property during the school day. While on school property, the student shall store any personal communication device in accordance with administrative regulations.
Types of personal electronics prohibited include, but are not limited to:
Cell phones
Apple/Smart watches
Fitness Trackers with Messaging Capabilities
Bluetooth Ear Buds/Headphones
Tablets
Personal Laptops
Gaming Devices
Pagers
Radio devices
AI/Smart glasses
An authorized District employee shall confiscate a student’s personal communication device that is used in violation of this policy or any applicable regulations.
If a personal communication device is not retrieved, the District shall dispose of the device after 90 days and providing the notice required by law.
A student shall be authorized to use a personal communication device on school property during the school day only under the following circumstances:
Devices necessary to implement an Individualized Education Program (IEP) or a plan created under Section 504, Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. Section 794), or a similar program or plan.
Devices used by a student with a documented medical need based on a directive from a qualified physician such as glucose monitors.
Devices necessary to comply with a health or safety requirement imposed by law or as part of the district's or school's safety protocols such as the ability to report anonymous alerts through the STOPit App, various support hotlines, and during active emergency situations.
Electronic devices provided to a student by the school for instructional purposes such as Chromebooks.
Disciplinary consequences for violation of use of Personal Electronic Devices:
1st Offense:
The devise is held in the front office.
Parent/guardian is notified.
Only a
parent/guardian may pick up
the device
.
Behavior is logged in the student’s record.
2nd Offense:
The devise is held in the front office.
Parent/guardian is notified.
Only a parent/guardian may pick up the device.
Behavior is logged in the student’s record.
1 Day ISS assigned.
3rd Offense:
The devise is held in the front office.
Parent/guardian is notified.
Only a parent/guardian may pick up the device.
Additional documentation of the incident in behavior records.
2 Days ISS assigned.
4th Offense:
The device is held in the front office.
Parent/guardian is notified.
Only a parent/guardian may pick up the device.
A behavior contract will be developed with the student.
Additional documentation of the incident in behavior records.
3 Days ISS assigned.
Offenses beyond 4 will be seen as a serious violation and will result in:
The device is held in the front office.
Parent/guardian is notified.
Only a parent/guardian may pick up the device.
A behavior contract will be developed with the student.
Additional documentation of the incident in behavior records.
OSS suspension and possible referral to DAEP.