Cell Phone-Free Education - Cellular Phones and Personal Electronic Communication Devices- Student Use 5-52

School Board of the City of Virginia Beach
Policy 5-52

STUDENTS

Cell Phone-Free Education - Cellular Phones and Personal Electronic Communication Devices- Student Use

Student use of cellular phones (cell phones) and personal electronic communications devices during the school day is disruptive to the educational environment, not conducive to productive learning experiences, and often the source of disciplinary incidences. Extensive social media usage and widespread cell phone possession by children is closely related to mental health and chronic health conditions that are adversely affecting students. The School Board authorizes the Superintendent and designees to develop regulations and procedures concerning possession and use of cell phones and personal electronic communication devices by students during the school day, while traveling to and from school, and while students are participating in school sponsored activities.

Legal Reference

Code of Virginia § 22.1-279.6. Board of Education guidelines and model policies for codes of student conduct; school board regulations, as amended.

Virginia Department of Education Guidance for Cell Phone-Free Education Pursuant to Executive Order 33. September 16, 2024, as amended.

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School Board Regulation 5-52.1

Adopted by School Board: December 10, 2024