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

(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.

Legislative History

Added by Act 2013, No. 71,§ 2, eff. 8/16/2013.