New MOBILE COMMUNICATION DEVICES Policy
Board Policy of Poway Unified • Post by PCW
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The Governing Board recognizes that student use of smartphones and other mobile communication devices on campus may be beneficial to student learning and well-being, and could be harmful and disruptive of the instructional program in some circumstances. When on campus or when under the supervision of district employees, students may use smartphones and other mobile communication devices only as permitted under this policy. Mobile communication devices include (but are not limited to) phones, smart watches, and smart glasses.
Click here for the Board Policy BP 5131.8
At the elementary and middle school levels, students shall not use smartphones or other mobile communication devices while at a school site or under the supervision and control of a district employee, including during non-instructional time.
At the high school level, students shall not use smartphones or other mobile communication devices during instructional time. Students may use smartphones or other mobile communication devices on campus during noninstructional time as long as the device is utilized in accordance with law and any applicable school rules.
However, a student shall not be prohibited from possessing or using a mobile communication device under any of the following circumstances: (Education Code 48901.5, 48901.7)
- In the case of an emergency, or in response to a perceived threat of danger
- When a teacher or administrator grants permission to the student to possess or use a mobile communication device, subject to any reasonable limitation imposed by that teacher or administrator
- When a licensed physician or surgeon determines that the possession or use is necessary for the student's health and well-being
- When the possession or use is required by the student's individualized education program
