JICJ: Communication Devices

Policy Date: 10/02/2025

CSD File: JICJ

CANDIA SCHOOL DISTRICT
COMMUNICATION DEVICES

The use of recording devices, cell phones, smart watches and similar personal communication
devices by any student under the authority of the school or while attending any function
authorized by the school, is prohibited unless specifically authorized by school personnel.

Students’ electronic devices shall be powered off and stored in a backpack or assigned locker
while at school. If school or bus staff become aware of unauthorized device usage, they will
follow the procedures outlined in the student/family handbook.

Exceptions
Students with medical needs, such as insulin pumps and glucose sensors, or disabilities that
require a device to support their learning as identified by heir individualized education program
(IEP) or plan developed under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, 29 U.S. C. section
794, or a multilingual student with appropriate language access programs and services pursuant
to Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 14 shall be exempt from this policy. Additionally, the
superintendent or designee may approve additional exceptions on a case-by-case basis or
through an administrative decision recorded in the student handbook, with respect to student
medical, disability or language proficiency needs.

The school district will not be responsible for loss, damage or theft of any electronic
communication device brought to school.

Legal References:
RSA 189:68 Student Privacy, RSA 189:68-a Student Online Personal Information RSA 189:70
Educational Institution Policies on Social Media RSA 644:21 Searches of Portable Electronic
Devices

Adopted: May 1, 2001
Revised: May 7, 2009, October 2, 2025