1. (1) A school shall provide, within the first 45 days of each school year, a school-wide or in-classroom training to employees and students that covers:

   1. (a) the contents of the school's policy;
   2. (b) the importance of digital citizenship;
   3. (c) the LEA's conduct and discipline related consequences as related to a violation of the school's policy;
   4. (d) the LEA's general conduct and discipline policies as described in Section 53G-8-202; and
   5. (e) the benefits of connecting to the internet and utilizing the school's internet filters, while on school premises.

2. (2) A school that adopts a permissible use policy shall:

   1. (a) within the first 45 days of each school year, provide school-wide or in-classroom training to employees and students that covers:

      1. (i) the elements described in Subsections (1)(a) through (e); and
      2. (ii) specific rules governing the permissible and restricted uses of personal electronic devices while in a classroom; and
   2. (b) require that each educator who allows the use of a personal electronic device in the classroom clearly communicates to parents and students the conditions under which the use of a personal electronic device is allowed.

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)