Delcom School Board Policies

Generally, no student may use a wireless communication device during instructional time, pursuant to Indiana law.

“Wireless communication device” means any portable wireless device that has the capability to provide voice, messaging, or other data communication between two or more parties, including a cellular telephone, tablet computer, laptop computer, or gaming device.

“Instructional time” means time in which students are participating in an approved course, a curriculum, or an educationally related activity under the direction of a teacher, including a reasonable amount of passing time between classes. Instructional time does not include lunch or recess.

A student is permitted to use a wireless communication device during instructional time only in the following circumstances:

1. As specifically permitted by a teacher for education purposes. 
2. In the event of an emergency. It does not include the use of a wireless communication device in an unlawful act, nor does it include the use of a wireless communication device in a manner that impairs, obstructs, or disrupts emergency response or assistance by the Corporation, health professionals, government officials or other authorized persons.
3. To manage a student’s health care.  Management of health care for this purpose includes action that cannot be reasonably conducted during noninstructional time facilitating the maintenance, diagnosis, or treatment an individual’s physical or mental condition. The Corporation may require parent permission for unemancipated minors and medical or other documentation of the necessity of the use to determine whether such use fits into this exception.
4. As permitted by the student’s Individualized Education Program (IEP) or Section 504 Plan.