Each student will be provided a District issued digital device (e.g. laptop, Chromebook, iPad) to facilitate learning.
Unless directed by the teacher to support a learning objective, the use of electronic communication devices (e.g. cell phones, personal laptops, or any device which transmits by electronic means any writing, sound, visual image, or data of any nature to another electronic communication device) by a student is not permitted during instructional time.
This rule shall not prohibit a student from using an electronic communication device under any of the following circumstances:
(1) When required by a student's individualized education program developed under the Special Education Act and any rules and regulations adopted or promulgated pursuant to the act or a plan developed under section 504 of the federal Rehabilitation Act of 1973, 29 U.S.C. 794;
(2) When authorized by the school district for educational purposes during instructional time;
(3) In the case of an emergency or perceived threat of danger;
(4) When necessary to monitor or manage a student's health care; or
(5) When determined appropriate by the school board or otherwise allowed by an appropriate school employee.
Instructional time, or when devices should not be in use on school premises for purposes of this Rule, shall be determined based on the student’s school grade level as follows:
(1)Elementary School- from the beginning of the school day to the end of the school day;
(2) Middle School- from the beginning of the school day to the end of the school day; or
(3) High School - from the beginning of the school day to the end of the school day, not including passing periods and lunch.
The building principal will develop a communication plan for cell phone use and disseminate that information to parents, students, and teachers.
LB140 (2025)