Restricted Student Use of Wireless Devices During School

A new Florida law that directly impacts the use of wireless communication devices by elementary and middle school students during the school day. In accordance with this law and our district's implementation guidelines, all elementary and middle school students are not permitted to use cell phones, smart watches (such as Apple Watches), smart glasses, or any other wireless communication devices from the moment they arrive on campus until the end of the school day.

Please remind your child that:

• Elementary & Middle School Students are not permitted to use phones at all during the school day and all wireless communication devices must be powered off and stored away upon entering school property.
• Elementary & Middle School Students are not permitted to use devices during the school day, including class changes, lunch, and restroom breaks.
• High School Students are allowed to use their phones before and after school, during passing periods, and at lunch, but not during instructional time unless explicitly permitted by a teacher.
• There are exceptions for medical or educational needs. 
• Students may face consequences as outlined in the Student Code of Conduct.

If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact your school's front office. Please note, exceptions can be made if the use of a device is specifically required by a student's Individualized Education Plan (lEP), 504 plan, or a physician's note.

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House Bill 1105 Prohibits students from using wireless communications during the school day in Grades K-8. School Day means the moment a student enters the school center until the final dismissal bell.