Government mulls over new cell phone policy in K-12 Schools

The Provincial Government is proposing an updated Personal Electronic Devices Policy for English K-12 public schools.

The proposed policy would prohibit students in grades K-6 from having personal electronic devices in schools and students in grade 7 to level 4 who bring a personal electronic device to school must switch it off and store out of sight.

The directive is proposed to apply to all regular school hours, including recess and lunch breaks.

Exceptions to the policy may be provided for medical reasons such as glucose monitoring and for students with documented and verified needs. Limited exceptions may also apply for specific instructional and educational needs.

Parents/guardians, teachers, and grade 7 to level 4 students, are encouraged to share feedback by December 6.