Arkansas § 6-18-515 - Use of personal electronic devices — Definition.

§ 6-18-515. Use of personal electronic devices — Definition.

As used in this section, “personal electronic device” means without limitation a: Cellular telephone; Paging device; Beeper; Mobile telephone that offers advanced computing and internet accessibility; Digital media player; Portable game console; Tablet, notebook, or laptop computer; Digital camera; and Digital video or audio recorder. 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: On school property; At an after-school activity; or At a school-related function. The policy may, without limitation: Allow or restrict the possession and use of a personal electronic device; Allow the use of a personal electronic device in school for instructional purposes at the discretion of a teacher or administrator; 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; Allow or prohibit the use of any photographic, audio, or video recording capabilities of a personal electronic device while in school; 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; Exempt the possession or use of a personal electronic device after normal school hours for extracurricular activities; and Include other relevant provisions deemed appropriate and necessary by the school district.