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STUDENT USE OF PERSONAL ELECTRONIC DEVICES

No student shall have in his/her possession any personal electronic device while in any elementary or secondary school building, or on the grounds thereof, or in any school bus used to transport public school students to and from school.

Devices discovered in the possession of students shall be confiscated. Refusal to relinquish a device constitutes willful disobedience and shall be handled accordingly.  The school shall not be responsible for confiscated items.  The School Board shall not be responsible for any electronic devices lost or damaged while on School Board property.

These provisions shall not be applicable to a student whose Individualized Education Program, Individualized Accommodation Plan, Section 504 plan, or Individualized Health Plan requires the student's use of an electronic telecommunication device.

Students who violate these policy provisions shall be disciplined in accordance with the Student Code of Conduct.

Revised:  August 3, 2016

Revised:  February 20, 2019

Revised:  August 7, 2024

Ref:    La. Rev. Stat. Ann. §§17:239, 17:416, 17:416.1

Board minutes, 7-04, 5-06, 8-3-16, 2-20-19, 8-7-24

Iberia Parish School Board