In effect July 1, 2025, Utah has implemented a new law, SB 178 that prohibits students from using cell phones, smartwatches, or other emerging technologies during classroom hours in public schools. This law aims to reduce distractions and improve focus in the classroom, with individual districts having the flexibility to create more or less restrictive policies. In accordance with this law,  Sandy Elementary will abide by the following device policy:

Personal technology devices ( i.e. cell phones, gaming devices, smart watches, tablets, earbuds/ headphones, etc.) should not be used during the school day. All devices need to remain in the student’s backpack or teacher’s provided area. All devices need to remain off during the school day. If a parent/ guardian needs to communicate with their student, please contact the front office or communicate through Parent Square. 

All staff and students will adhere to the Network Acceptable use policy that is signed upon registration.

• Students who bring individual personal electronic devices on school property or to school activities at their own risk.  
• The District or school is not responsible for borrowed, misused, lost, stolen, or damages to personal electronic devices. 

All students and employees will receive Digital Citizenship skills during STEM brain boosters.  This is done so students can participate fully in their communities and make smart choices online and contribute positively in family and civic life.  

Reporting Misuse to Parents

1. First violation:  The teacher reminds student to turn the Electronic Device to silent and store the device out of sight.
2. Second violation:  The parent  will be notified to pick up Electronic Device from the office.

Expectations of Privacy

At Sandy Elementary students will only use school owned devices.  Privacy cannot be expected because it is a school owned device.