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Beverly Hills Unified

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School technology restrictions

Beverly Hills Unified · Current

Board Policy 6163.47 · Intentional technology use

No assigned 1:1 devices in TK–2; use limited to required assessments, teacher-led activities and legally required accommodations.

Grades / students
TK–2 restrictions; learning progression through grade 12
Policy type
Required with local discretion
Passed / adopted
Date not established in this record
Legal start
See implementation details
School implementation
July 15, 2026 announcement confirms approval; exact adoption/effective day not separately verified. March preparatory resolution is not counted again.
Bill or policy, exceptions and evidence · Official source

Learning about technology

Beverly Hills Unified · Current

Board Policy 6163.47 · Intentional technology use — learning provision

The approved district framework includes coding, robotics and AI fundamentals in grades 3–5 and annual AI-literacy instruction in grades 6–8.

Grades / students
Grades 3–5 foundations; grades 6–8 annual AI literacy
Learning requirement
Student instruction required
Passed / adopted
Date not established in this record
Legal start
See implementation details
School implementation
July 15, 2026 announcement confirms approval; exact adoption/effective day not separately verified. March preparatory resolution is not counted again.
Bill or policy, exceptions and evidence · Official source

What has been checked?

Current: No assigned 1:1 devices in TK–2; use limited to required assessments, teacher-led activities and legally required accommodations.

History: Historical qualifying restriction not established; no complete baseline restriction coding. 2025: Explicit 2025 search completed; no additional dated qualifying change verified. This is not proof of no policy.

Last recorded review: 2026-10-05. This is not a complete audit of the district.

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What could change next?

Federal · Introduction announced

UNPLUGGED Schools Grant Act of 2026

Would fund state policies restricting student possession or use of personal electronic devices during school hours. Eligible policies would cover public elementary and secondary schools, include health and disability exceptions, and be developed with district and community input. School-authorized instructional laptops and tablets meeting specified safeguards are excluded.

Latest step: 2026-10-01 · Sponsors announced introduction; posted text has no bill number or committee assignment.

Next: Confirm the numbered Congressional record and committee action. No hearing or vote date is verified.

No date verified. Passage timing is not established unless the source supplies an expectation.

Official status / agenda
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How curriculum evidence is classified

Required instruction, offered courses, documented curriculum and school-specific pilots are different findings. A news item about one classroom cannot establish a district-wide entitlement.

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