Use of personal electronic devices — Definition

1. Law
2. Arkansas Code
3. Education
4. Elementary and Secondary Education Generally
5. Students
6. Discipline
7. Use of personal electronic devices — Definition

1. (a) As used in this section, “personal electronic device” means without limitation a:

   1. (1) Cellular telephone;

   2. (2) Paging device;

   3. (3) Beeper;

   4. (4) Mobile telephone that offers advanced computing and internet accessibility;

   5. (5) Digital media player;

   6. (6) Portable game console;

   7. (7) Tablet, notebook, or laptop computer;

   8. (8) Digital camera; and

   9. (9) Digital video or audio recorder.

2. (b) A school district may establish a written student discipline policy and exemptions concerning the possession and use by a student of a personal electronic device:

   1. (1) On school property;

   2. (2) At an after-school activity; or

   3. (3) At a school-related function.

3. (c) The policy may, without limitation:

   1. (1) Allow or restrict the possession and use of a personal electronic device;

   2. (2) Allow the use of a personal electronic device in school for instructional purposes at the discretion of a teacher or administrator;

   3. (3) Limit the times or locations in which a personal electronic device may be used to make telephone calls, send text messages or emails, or engage in other forms of communication;

   4. (4) Allow or prohibit the use of any photographic, audio, or video recording capabilities of a personal electronic device while in school;

   5. (5) Exempt the possession or use of a personal electronic device by a student who is required to use such a device for health or another compelling reason;

   6. (6) Exempt the possession or use of a personal electronic device after normal school hours for extracurricular activities; and

   7. (7) Include other relevant provisions deemed appropriate and necessary by the school district.

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