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SCSD Updates Electronic Device Policy for 2026-2027

Thursday, August 20, 2026

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Stevenson-Carson School District 303 will implement a new electronic device policy starting the 2026-2027 school year. The policy, called 'Away for the Day,' permits students to have personal electronic devices on school grounds but restricts their use during class time. The district cited research showing that device restrictions improve student focus and engagement. The policy update was posted on the district website with a FAQ and research brief.

📄 Source: School District — https://www.scsd303.org/25333?articleID=73764

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Stevenson-Carson School District 303 will implement a new electronic device policy“Stevenson-Carson School District is adopting an Away for the Day Electronic Device Policy beginning in the 2026-2027 school year.”
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The new electronic device policy will start in the 2026-2027 school year“Away for the Day Electronic Device Policy beginning in the 2026-2027 school year.”
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The policy is called 'Away for the Day'“Away for the Day Electronic Device Policy beginning in the 2026-2027 school year.”
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Students will be permitted to have personal electronic devices on school groundsNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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The policy restricts the use of personal electronic devices during class timeNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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The district cited research showing that device restrictions improve student focusNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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The district cited research showing that device restrictions improve student engagementNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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The policy update was posted on the district websiteNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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The policy update includes a FAQ“Away for the Day FAQ SCSD Smart Device Policy Research Brief”
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The policy update includes a research brief“Away for the Day FAQ SCSD Smart Device Policy Research Brief Source: https://www.scsd303.org/25333?articleID=73764”