The Santa Maria Union High School District has approved a new policy to restrict the use of personal electronic devices on campus. Starting in August, students at Santa Maria, Righetti, Pioneer Valley, and Delta high schools will be required to power down and store away all electronic devices for most of the school day.
Policy Details
The revised policy, titled ‘Off and Away except Lunch,’ restricts any usage of devices during class time and passing periods. The only exception will be during lunch break, which will provide students time to access and use their devices. The District said the purpose of the revised policy is to minimize distractions and maximize student engagement, academic growth, and meaningful social interaction during the school day.
According to SMJUHSD Public Information Officer Kenny Klein, ‘Our goal is simple: to minimize distractions so we can dedicate our time to what truly counts — academic growth, real-world social connections, and making the absolute most of the high school experience.’
Original reporting: KEYT (Ventura/Santa Barbara) — read the source article.
