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Cell Phone/Mobile Device Use in Schools Policy

Personal Mobile Device Use in Schools Policy

The ³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏÍø recognizes the importance of fostering safe and inclusive learning environments for all students, and is developing a PersonalÌýMobile Device Use in Schools Policy that will play a critical role in supporting student success, belonging, and well-being.

This work is in response to aÌýresolution of the Board of TrusteesÌý(January 31, 2024) and also builds on direction from the Ministry of Education, as outlined inÌý: The Provincial Code of Conduct and School Board Codes of Conduct (issued April 28, 2024).

Development of a new PersonalÌýMobile Device Use in Schools Policy includedÌýa pre-consultation phase that was completed in July 2024. The draft policy was developed, followingÌýinput from school and community partners, ²¹²Ô»åÌýconsidered legislative requirements, government policy directives, and the Board’s operational requirements. The proposed policy content is alsoÌýsupported and informed byÌýa jurisdictional scan of comparable policies, procedures, and best practices in school boards across Canada and internationally.

The consultation phase began on Thursday, October 10 ²¹²Ô»åÌýincludes two live public webcasts to provide information and answer questions about the policy and an opportunity to . Review the draft policy ³ó±ð°ù±ð.Ìý

Webcast Information

Webcasts were held onÌýTuesday, October 22 at 1 p.m. ²¹²Ô»åÌýThursday, October 24 at 6:30 p.m.



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Timeline

April 2024

  • Jurisdictional scan to inform draft policy begins
  • Policy work plan established and shared at Governance Policy Committee for approval
  • Ministry of Education releases a revised PPM128

May 2024

  • Policy work plan shared at Regular Board Meeting for approval
  • Pre-Consultation with staff, and school and community partners begins to gather input on PPM128 (including electronic cigarettes)
  • Pre-Consultation continues for 35 days

June-July 2024

  • Pre-Consultation continues with wider community
  • Student focus groups take place during summer school in secondary schools
  • Board Code of Conduct (PR585) is revised with new information and shared with all stakeholders
  • Jurisdictional scan completed

AugustÌý2024

  • Draft policy prepared and shared with internal ³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏÍø committees for input
  • Draft policy and report shared at Governance Policy Committee for receipt

September 2024

  • Revised Board Code of Conduct (based on PPM128) in effect on September 1
  • Public Consultation on draft policy begins (60 days)

November 2024

  • Public consultations end
  • Draft policy shared with internal ³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏÍø committees for approval

February 2025

  • Draft policy shared at Governance and Policy Committee for approval
  • Draft policy shared at Regular Board Meeting for approval


Online Survey
The online survey to share feedback and provide input around the development of the new Cell Phone/Mobile Device Use in Schools PolicyÌýis now closed.Ìý