PASCO COUNTY, Fla. – Pasco County Schools Superintendent Kurt Browning released a video Monday explaining the student cell phone use in the classroom.
This revision impacts all grades and goes into effect at the beginning of the 2023-24 school year.
Pasco County School Board members approved new phone rules for the 2023-2024 school year because of instructional time lost, safety, and mental health.
Pre-K through high school students must have their phones on silent and out of sight.
For 6th through 12th grade, students can use their phones during lunch.
In addition, high school students can use their phones in between classes – which is not allowed for any other grades.
Pasco County Public Schools Cell Phone Changes
Pre-K – 5th grade
- Cell phone on silent out of sight for entire school day
6th – 8th Grade
- Cell phone on silent mode out of sight for entire school day
- Are allowed cell phone usage during lunch and when authorized by teacher for instructional activity
9th – 12th Grade
- Cell phone on silent mode out of sight for entire school day
- Are allowed cellphone usage during lunch and in-between class periods
- Authorized by teacher for instructional activity
Watch the full address by Pasco County Schools Superintendent Kurt Browning.
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