POSSESSING OR USE OF ANY ELECTRONIC SIGNALING OR COMMUNICATION DEVICE:
Students may possess electronic signaling or communication devices that operate through the
transmission or receipt of radio waves on campus during the school day, while attending
school-sponsored activities, or while under the supervision and control of a school district
employee. Electronic signaling or communication devices shall be turned off and not be visible
during class time, unless used for instructional purposes. (BP 5138) (No pupil shall be prohibited
from using an electronic signaling device that is determined by a licensed physician or surgeon to
be essential for the student’s health and use of which is limited to health-related purposes or during a school-wide emergency affecting the school or community.) (E.C. 48901.5)
1st Offense: Warning to students and/or alternative means of correction. Parent notification.
2nd Offense: Detention, or other alternatives to home suspension.
Note: Use of electronic signaling or communication devices to bully, harass or cheat may result in
more severe consequences even if such misconduct occurred off-campus and during non-school hours. (E.C. 48900 r)
