Hickman County Board of Education
Descriptor Code
Issued Date:
Monitoring
Descriptor Term:
6.312
07/07/25
Review: Annually, in
Use of Wireless Communication
March
Rescinds:
Issued:
Devices
6.312
05/01/23
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General
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Students are permitted to use wireless communication devices in certain limited situations. Wireless
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communication devices include any portable wireless device that has the capability to provide voice,
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messaging, or other data communication between two (2) or more parties, such as wearable technology
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that is not enabled with artificial intelligence, cell phones, tablets, and gaming devices.
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A student may be permitted to utilize a wireless communication device under the following
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circumstances:
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1. In case of emergency;
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2. When authorized by a teacher;
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3. To manage the student's health, as documented in the student's individual healthcare plan;
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4. When the possession or use is required by the student's individual education program, 504
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plan, or individual learning plan; or
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5. When the device is being used by a student with a disability for the operation of assistive
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technology to increase, maintain, or improve the student's functional capabilities.
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Artificial Intelligence Enabled Wearable Technology
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Students may not possess or use wearable technology that have artificial intelligence enabled
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technology during the school day. This includes, but is not limited to, any wearable device or
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accessory equipped with a camera, video-recording capability, or integrated artificial intelligence such
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as smart glasses, smart rings, pins, pendants, clips, advanced smartwatches, or any clothing-attached
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technology capable of capturing digital media or containing artificial intelligence enabled technology.
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A student may, however, be permitted to use wearable technology under the following circumstances:
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1. To manage the student's health, as documented in the student's individual healthcare plan; or
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2. When the possession or use is required by the student's individual education program, 504
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plan, or individual learning plan.
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Version Date September 29, 2026
Use of Wireless Communication Devices
6.312
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GRADES K-5
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Students may possess wireless communication devices so long as such devices are turned off and stored
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for the entirety of the school day unless one of the exceptions above applies.
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GRADES 6-12
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Students may possess wireless communication devices SO long as such devices are turned off and stored
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during instructional time. During breaks throughout the school day, students may use wireless
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communication devices.
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PENALTIES
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Unauthorized use or improper storage of a device may result in confiscation until the end of the school
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day. A student in violation of this policy is subject to disciplinary action.
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EMERGENCY COMMUNICATION PLAN
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In the event of an emergency or possible emergency occurring at school, parent(s)/guardian(s) shall be
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alerted by Skylert.¹
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Legal References
Cross References
1.
Public Acts of 2025, Chapter No. 103
Code of Conduct 6.300
Version Date: September 29, 2026

## Table 1

|  | Hickman County Board of | Education |  |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Monitoring Review: Annually, in | Descriptor Term: | Descriptor Code 6.312 | Issued Date: 07/07/25 |
| March | Use of Wireless Communication Devices | Rescinds: 6.312 | Issued: 05/01/23 |