Arkansas § 6-18-515 Use of personal electronic devices - Definition

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§ 6-18-515 — Use of personal electronic devices - Definition

Arkansas § 6-18-515

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Ark. Code Ann. § 6-18-515 (2026).

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(a)As used in this section, "personal electronic device" means without limitation a:

(1)Cellular telephone;

(2)Paging device;

(3)Beeper;

(4)Mobile telephone that offers advanced computing and internet accessibility;

(5)Digital media player;

(6)Portable game console;

(7)Tablet, notebook, or laptop computer;

(8)Digital camera; and (9) Digital video or audio recorder.

(b)A school district may establish a written student discipline policy and exemptions concerning the possession and use by a student of a personal electronic device:

(1)On school property;

(2)At an after-school activity; or (3) At a school-related function.

(c)The policy may, without limitation:

(1)Allow or restrict the possession and use of a personal electronic device;

(2)Allow the use of a personal electronic d

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(a) As used in this section, "personal electronic device" means without limitation a: (1) Cellular telephone; (2) Paging device; (3) Beeper; (4) Mobile telephone that offers advanced computing and internet accessibility; (5) Digital media player; (6) Portable game console; (7) Tablet, notebook, or laptop computer; (8) Digital camera; and (9) Digital video or audio recorder. (b) A school district may establish a written student discipline policy and exemptions concerning the possession and use by a student of a personal electronic device: (1) On school property; (2) At an after-school activity; or (3) At a school-related function. (c) The policy may, without limitation: (1) Allow or restrict the possession and use of a personal electronic device; (2) Allow the use of a personal electronic device in school for instructional purposes at the discretion of a teacher or administrator; (3) Limit the times or locations in which a personal electronic device may be used to make telephone calls, send text messages or emails, or engage in other forms of communication; (4) Allow or prohibit the use of any photographic, audio, or video recording capabilities of a personal electronic device while in school; (5) Exempt the possession or use of a personal electronic device by a student who is required to use such a device for health or another compelling reason; (6) Exempt the possession or use of a personal electronic device after normal school hours for extracurricular activities; and (7) Include other relevant provisions deemed appropriate and necessary by the school district.