New
Policy
Hickman County Board of Education
Monitoring:
Descriptor Term:
Descriptor Code:
Issued Date:
4.215
Review: Annually, in
November
Instructional Use of Digital
Rescinds:
Issued:
Devices
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General¹
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In-person, teacher led instruction shall be the primary mode of instruction for students in grades
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kindergarten through five (K-5).
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Digital devices shall be utilized in these grades only when there is a clear educational benefit,
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including use for remediation purposes. Further, electronic assessments and instructional tools shall be
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developmentally appropriate and aligned with state academic standards.
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The Director of Schools shall provide guidance to staff on appropriate use of technology for these
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grades. The academic tech specialist shall create a process for ensuring that digital instruction complies
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with this framework and state law.
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SOCIAL MEDIA USE
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Students in grades kindergarten through five (K-5) are prohibited from accessing social media
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platforms using district provided internet during the school day.
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COMMUNICATION WITH PARENTS/GUARDIANS
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At the beginning of each school year, the Director shall ensure that principals provide
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parent(s)/guardian(s) with information on digital device use in the classroom. This shall include the
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types of devices used and the instructional purposes for such use.
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Legal References
Cross References
1.
Public Acts of 2026, Chapter No. 808
Use of the Internet 4.406
Version Date: June 23, 2026

## Table 1

|  | Hickman County Board of | Education |  |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Monitoring: Review: Annually, in | Descriptor Term: | Descriptor Code: 4.215 | Issued Date: |
| November | Instructional Use of Digital Devices | Rescinds: | Issued: |