§16-1-27. Use of electronic communication devices on school property.

(a) A local board of education may permit any pupil to carry a pocket pager, cellular telephone, or other electronic communication device while on school property and may permit any pupil to use a pocket pager, cellular telephone, or other electronic communication device, when such use is expressly and specifically permitted by the school administrator, teacher, or employee who is acting in a supervisory capacity at the time of the use.

(b) Any pupil found in violation of this section shall be subject to suspension by the board of education.

(c) Each local board of education may adopt a local policy that pertains to pocket pagers, cellular telephones, and other electronic communication devices.

(Acts 1989, No. 89-953, p. 1880, §1; Act 2006-530, p. 1224, §1.)