Arkansas Code § 6-18-515

Use of personal electronic devices - Definition
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(a) As used in this section, "personal electronic device" means without limitation a: (1) Cellular telephone; (2) Paging device; (3) Beeper; (4) Mobile telephone that offers advanced computing and internet accessibility; (5) Digital media player; (6) Portable game console; (7) Tablet, notebook, or laptop computer; (8) Digital camera; and (9) Digital video or audio recorder. (b) A school district may establish a written student discipline policy and exemptions concerning the possession and use by a student of a personal electronic device: (1) On school property; (2) At an after-school activity; or (3) At a school-related function. (c) The policy may, without limitation: (1) Allow or restrict the possession and use of a personal electronic device; (2) Allow the use of a personal electronic device in school for instructional purposes at the discretion of a teacher or administrator; (3) Limit the times or locations in which a personal electronic device may be used to make telephone calls, send text messages or emails, or engage in other forms of communication; (4) Allow or prohibit the use of any photographic, audio, or video recording capabilities of a personal electronic device while in school; (5) Exempt the possession or use of a personal electronic device by a student who is required to use such a device for health or another compelling reason; (6) Exempt the possession or use of a personal electronic device after normal school hours for extracurricular activities; and (7) Include other relevant provisions deemed appropriate and necessary by the school district. Added by Act 2013, No. 71,§ 2, eff. 8/16/2013.
(a) As used in this section, "personal electronic device" means without limitation a: (1) Cellular telephone; (2) Paging device; (3) Beeper; (4) Mobile telephone that offers advanced computing and internet accessibility; (5) Digital media player; (6) Portable game console; (7) Tablet, notebook, or laptop computer; (8) Digital camera; and (9) Digital video or audio recorder. (b) A school district may establish a written student discipline policy and exemptions concerning the possession and use by a student of a personal electronic device: (1) On school property; (2) At an after-school activity; or (3) At a school-related function. (c) The policy may, without limitation: (1) Allow or restrict the possession and use of a personal electronic device; (2) Allow the use of a personal electronic device in school for instructional purposes at the discretion of a teacher or administrator; (3) Limit the times or locations in which a personal electronic device may be used to make telephone calls, send text messages or emails, or engage in other forms of communication; (4) Allow or prohibit the use of any photographic, audio, or video recording capabilities of a personal electronic device while in school; (5) Exempt the possession or use of a personal electronic device by a student who is required to use such a device for health or another compelling reason; (6) Exempt the possession or use of a personal electronic device after normal school hours for extracurricular activities; and (7) Include other relevant provisions deemed appropriate and necessary by the school district. Added by Act 2013, No. 71,§ 2, eff. 8/16/2013.
(a) As used in this section, "personal electronic device" means without limitation a: (1) Cellular telephone; (2) Paging device; (3) Beeper; (4) Mobile telephone that offers advanced computing and internet accessibility; (5) Digital media player; (6) Portable game console; (7) Tablet, notebook, or laptop computer; (8) Digital camera; and (9) Digital video or audio recorder. (b) A school district may establish a written student discipline policy and exemptions concerning the possession and use by a student of a personal electronic device: (1) On school property; (2) At an after-school activity; or (3) At a school-related function. (c) The policy may, without limitation: (1) Allow or restrict the possession and use of a personal electronic device; (2) Allow the use of a personal electronic device in school for instructional purposes at the discretion of a teacher or administrator; (3) Limit the times or locations in which a personal electronic device may be used to make telephone calls, send text messages or emails, or engage in other forms of communication; (4) Allow or prohibit the use of any photographic, audio, or video recording capabilities of a personal electronic device while in school; (5) Exempt the possession or use of a personal electronic device by a student who is required to use such a device for health or another compelling reason; (6) Exempt the possession or use of a personal electronic device after normal school hours for extracurricular activities; and (7) Include other relevant provisions deemed appropriate and necessary by the school district. Added by Act 2013, No. 71,§ 2, eff. 8/16/2013.
(a) As used in this section, "personal electronic device" means without limitation a: (1) Cellular telephone; (2) Paging device; (3) Beeper; (4) Mobile telephone that offers advanced computing and internet accessibility; (5) Digital media player; (6) Portable game console; (7) Tablet, notebook, or laptop computer; (8) Digital camera; and (9) Digital video or audio recorder.
(1) Cellular telephone;
(2) Paging device;
(3) Beeper;
(4) Mobile telephone that offers advanced computing and internet accessibility;
(5) Digital media player;
(6) Portable game console;
(7) Tablet, notebook, or laptop computer;
(8) Digital camera; and
(9) Digital video or audio recorder.
(b) A school district may establish a written student discipline policy and exemptions concerning the possession and use by a student of a personal electronic device: (1) On school property; (2) At an after-school activity; or (3) At a school-related function.
(1) On school property;
(2) At an after-school activity; or
(3) At a school-related function.
(c) The policy may, without limitation: (1) Allow or restrict the possession and use of a personal electronic device; (2) Allow the use of a personal electronic device in school for instructional purposes at the discretion of a teacher or administrator; (3) Limit the times or locations in which a personal electronic device may be used to make telephone calls, send text messages or emails, or engage in other forms of communication; (4) Allow or prohibit the use of any photographic, audio, or video recording capabilities of a personal electronic device while in school; (5) Exempt the possession or use of a personal electronic device by a student who is required to use such a device for health or another compelling reason; (6) Exempt the possession or use of a personal electronic device after normal school hours for extracurricular activities; and (7) Include other relevant provisions deemed appropriate and necessary by the school district.
(1) Allow or restrict the possession and use of a personal electronic device;
(2) Allow the use of a personal electronic device in school for instructional purposes at the discretion of a teacher or administrator;
(3) Limit the times or locations in which a personal electronic device may be used to make telephone calls, send text messages or emails, or engage in other forms of communication;
(4) Allow or prohibit the use of any photographic, audio, or video recording capabilities of a personal electronic device while in school;
(5) Exempt the possession or use of a personal electronic device by a student who is required to use such a device for health or another compelling reason;
(6) Exempt the possession or use of a personal electronic device after normal school hours for extracurricular activities; and
(7) Include other relevant provisions deemed appropriate and necessary by the school district.

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