Cell Phones/Personal Technology Devices

Technology Guidelines for 2026–2027:

• On July 1, 2025 House Bill 959 was passed restricting the use of wireless devices during instructional time.
• In alignment with NC General Statute 115c-76.100, CMS will require personal technology devices to be turned off and put away during instructional times beginning this year in all schools.
• Schools will provide guidance to students and families regarding the expectation and definition of “off and away” for devices during instructional time.
• Violations of the personal technology device expectation will receive consequences in accordance with our Student Code of Conduct.