ACTEDU Mobile Phone Policy
A new policy is now in place for the way that mobile phones are managed in all ACT public schools.
The new Personal Use of Communication Devices in ACT Public Schools policy means that students in years P-10 may not use or access mobile phones or other personal communications devices at any point during the school day, or during school-authorised events. Students in year 11 and 12 must put their devices away during class time.
Students in years P-10
- Students may not use or access personal communications devices at school, including recess and lunch, or during school-authorised events.
- Students are strongly encouraged to keep their phones and other personal devices away from school.
- It is acknowledged that some students need access to their phones or other personal devices immediately before and after school to help them get to and from school safely. Expectations about how and where to store devices during school hours will be communicated by your school.
Special considerations and exemptions
- Exemptions can be requested if a student needs their device/assistive technology:
- to manage or monitor a medical condition
- to help meet caring or family responsibilities
- to support adjustments for students with disability
- as part of an agreed individual learning plan.
- A transition period up to the end of term 1, 2024 is in place for families working through the exemption process.
- If you would like to apply for an exemption please speak with the school. They will assist you with this process.