What is your policy for cell phones and other electronic devices?

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In accordance with a new Arizona law (House Bill 2484, A.R.S. § 15-120.05), all public and charter schools across the state are now required to limit student access to cell phones and personal electronic devices during the school day. ASU Prep Digital state testing sites plan to fully comply with this law.

To ensure compliance, we ask for your partnership in following these electronics policy during state assessments:

  1. Leave Devices at Home (Preferred Option)
    We strongly encourage that all personal electronic devices—including cell phones, smartwatches, wireless earbuds, and other similar items—be left at home on testing days.
  2. Device Collection at Testing Sites
    If students must bring devices with them, they will be required to turn them in to the site team upon arrival. All collected devices will be securely stored and returned at the conclusion of the student’s testing for the day. Students will not be permitted to access these devices at any point during testing.
  3. Exceptions for Medically Necessary Devices
    We understand that certain students may require access to health-related devices (e.g., diabetic monitors). Please rest assured that any necessary accommodations will be made so that students can maintain access to these medical devices throughout the testing process.