The School Board of Alachua County unanimously approved the second reading of several policy amendments on Tuesday, which included discussions on the use of personally owned wireless communication devices by students (WCDs).
During Tuesday’s regular meeting, the policy that arguably drew the most discussion amongst the board was about student use of WCDs.
“This amendment aligns with House Bill 1105, which amends Florida Statue 1006.07 and sets forth the prohibitions for student’s use of personally owned wireless communication devices – or WCDs – for elementary, middle and high school students,” Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources Deborah Terry said…