Education: students; wireless communications device policy; require the board of a school district or board of directors of a public school academy to implement. Amends 1976 PA 451 (MCL 380.1 - 380.1852) by adding sec. 1304.
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Overview
This bill requires school districts and public school academies to create and enforce policies about cell phone and other wireless communication device use during school hours. The goal is to minimize distractions in classrooms and during school activities like instruction, breaks, lunch, and recess. Schools can still allow devices for emergencies, medical needs, or those required for special education programs, and principals can make additional exceptions.
Key provisions
- School districts and academies must develop wireless communication device policies.
- Policies must limit student cell phone use during instructional time, breaks, lunch, and recess.
- Schools can implement additional restrictions on device use.
- Policies must include exceptions for emergencies, medical devices, and IEP devices.
- Principals can implement further exceptions at their discretion.
- Policies must be posted on the school district’s website.
- ‘School grounds’ is defined to include buildings, playing fields, and property used for school purposes.
- ‘Wireless communications device’ is defined as electronic devices capable of various functions.
Who is affected
- School districts
- Public school academies
- Students
- School administrators
- Parents/Guardians
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