In light of recent guidance published by the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) for Cell Phone and Smart Device Use in Schools, Pullman Public Schools has revised policy and procedure 3245 Students and Telecommunication Devices. These updates aim to ensure compliance with state recommendations while also increasing in-person social connection, minimizing classroom distractions, and improving our students' educational experience.
With these revisions to Policy and Procedure 3245, "Students and Telecommunication Devices," the district will begin implementing new procedures to limit student mobile device use starting Monday, December 2, 2024.
Starting December 2, 2024, student mobile device usage will be limited to certain conditions and times:
- Elementary schools will be mobile device-free during school hours, unless in an emergency or authorized by an administrator.
- Students may use devices to manage a documented medical condition as outlined in IEPs, 504 plans, or Health Care Plans, or for use as a language access device.
Students may still bring these devices to school; however, they must be kept away and unused during school hours.
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