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Austin Public Schools unveils cell phone policy for 2024-25 school year
(ABC 6 News) — Austin Public Schools has unveiled its cell phone policy for the 2024-25 school year. For grades K-8, cell phones are required to be turned off and put away in backpacks or lockers. If students have a medical or other emergency reason for accessing their phone during the day, they should discuss an exception with an administrator.
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