1. (1) An LEA's policy shall include at least the following:

   1. (a) definitions of electronic devices covered by policy;

   2. (b) prohibitions on the use of electronic devices in ways that:

      1. (i) significantly impair academic excellence;
      2. (ii) bully, humiliate, harass, or intimidate school-related individuals, including students, employees, and guests, consistent with Rules R277-609 and R277-613; or
      3. (iii) violate local, state, or federal laws;

   3. (c) the prohibition of access by students, LEA employees and guests to inappropriate matter on the internet while using:

      1. (i) LEA equipment, services, or connectivity whether on or off school property; or
      2. (ii) equipment provided through an ESP, if applicable;
   4. (d) directives on the safety and security of students when using social media and other forms of electronic communications;
   5. (e) directives on unauthorized access, including hacking and other unlawful activities by a user of an LEA electronic device;
   6. (f) directives on unauthorized disclosure, use and dissemination of personal student information under Rule R277-487 and the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)34 CFR, Part 99; and
   7. (g) alignment with Subsection 53G-4-402(22).

2. (2) In addition to the requirements of Subsection (1), an LEA's policies for student use of electronic devices shall include directives regarding the following:

   1. (a) the use of privately-owned electronic devices during standardized assessments;
   2. (b) administrative penalties for misuse of electronic devices during school hours or at a school-sponsored activity, program, or event;
   3. (c) violations of an LEA's acceptable use policies that may result in confiscation of LEA-owned electronic devices or restricted access on the LEA's;
   4. (d) a student's personal responsibility for devices assigned or provided to a student by the LEA, both for loss or damage of electronic devices and use of electronic devices consistent with the LEA's directives;
   5. (e) use of electronic devices in violation of an LEA's or teacher's instructional policies may result in the confiscation of privately-owned electronic devices for a designated period and may result in the school contacting a parent to address the alleged violation;
   6. (f) uses of privately-owned electronic devices to bully or harass other students or employees during school hours or at school-sponsored activities that may result in the student being subject to LEA disciplinary action; and
   7. (g) prohibition on requiring the use of a privately-owned electronic device to complete course work; and

   8. (h) for an LEA that contracts with an ESP, requirements related to the use of technology and equipment provided by an ESP including:

      1. (i) LEA retention policies regarding waivers or contracts required by ESPs; and
      2. (ii) all other requirements as listed in Subsection (1).

3. (3) In addition to Subsections (1) and (2), directives for employee use of electronic devices shall include:

   1. (a) notice that use of electronic devices to access inappropriate matter on LEA-owned electronic devices or privately-owned electronic devices on school property, at school-sponsored events or using school connectivity may have criminal, employment or student disciplinary consequences, and if appropriate, may be reported to law enforcement;
   2. (b) notice that an employee is responsible for LEA-issued electronic devices at all times and misuse of an electronic device may have employment consequences, regardless of the user; and
   3. (c) required staff responsibilities in educating minors on appropriate online activities, as required by Section 53G-7-1202, and in supervising such activities.

4. (5) An LEA's policies shall also include the following:

   1. (a) prohibitions or restrictions on unauthorized use that would cause invasions of reasonable expectations of student and employee privacy;
   2. (b) procedures to report the misuse of electronic devices; and
   3. (c) potential disciplinary actions toward students or employees for violation of local policies regarding the use of electronic devices; and
   4. (d) exceptions to the policy for special circumstances, health-related reasons and emergencies, if any.
5. (6) An LEA shall certify annually through UETN, and as required by the FCC, that the LEA has a CIPA-compliant acceptable use policy.

KEY: electronic devices, policy

Date of Last Change: October 8, 2025

Notice of Continuation: October 16, 2023

Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: Art X Sec 3; 53E-3-401(4); 53G-8-202(2)(c)(i)