ATTENTION SLOAN-HENDRIX FAMILIES
The “Bell to Bell, No Cell Act,” Arkansas Law SB142 goes into effect for all public schools beginning the 2025-2026 school year. The law states that students are not permitted to have cell phones or other personal electronic devices in their possession during the school day (for Sloan-Hendrix, that will be 7:50 a.m. to 3:15 p.m.). This includes lunch and break times.
Cell phones and other devices include, but are not limited to, the listed devices not provided by the school:
– Cell phones/smart watches
– Devices that connect and transmit via Bluetooth such as earbuds/headphones
– Tablets, laptops, portable game devices
– Digital media players, digital cameras, video/audio recorders
In possession includes, but is not limited to:
– Holding the device or having it visible
– Carrying the device in a pocket or on their person
– Accessing the device while it is in their backpack, vehicle, locker, or other location
Exceptions:
– The device is required by the student’s IEP or for health reasons
– The use of the device is during an emergency as defined by the policy
– The device is issued by the District for the student’s use during the school day
– The use of the device is during a special event during the school day (which requires prior announcement and approval per the law)
Further information will be outlined in the 2025-2026 Student Handbook.
More information regarding the law may be accessed at the following link: https://arkleg.state.ar.us/Home/FTPDocument…