Cell Phone Policy

South Colonie follows State’s Distraction Free Schools Law for Bell to Bell Smartphone Restriction

South Colonie Central School District will continue to have a “bell-to-bell” ban on cell phones and personal internet-enabled devices (such as earbuds, headphones, smartwatches, etc.) for students in grades PK–12. This means students will not have access to these devices from the start of the school day until dismissal, including during lunch period and study halls.

Students will be required to power off and store their devices in their lockers at the start of each school day. Devices are not to be carried in pockets, bags, or on their person during school hours. Accommodations will be made for students who require access to a device due to a medical condition or for translation purposes.

If a student needs to contact home during the day, they should go through the main office. Families who need to reach their child during the school day should call the school directly.