Fayette County schools expand student technology and screen-time guidance for 2026-27

The Fayette County School Corporation has announced expanded Student Technology and Screen Time Guidelines for the 2026-27 school year. The guidance is scheduled to take effect when the new school year begins, giving students, parents and teachers in Connersville and across Fayette County updated district direction on technology use and screen time.

The district’s public announcement does not state the exact enforcement date or provide the full text of the rules. It also does not identify specific disciplinary consequences or device-by-device restrictions. The announcement does not describe the guidance as a blanket ban on phones or other screen use.

Spartan Flex Academy continues

The district also said Spartan Flex Academy will remain a personalized program within the Fayette County School Corporation. Students enrolled in the academy remain district students and work toward a Connersville High School diploma.

The program may include online coursework, academic mentoring, career exploration, dual-credit opportunities, work-based learning and Early College programming. Those options allow participating students to pursue individualized academic and career pathways while remaining connected to the district.

The expanded technology and screen-time guidance is expected to begin with the 2026-27 school year. The district’s announcement identifies the start of that school year as the next implementation point; further details about enforcement and the complete policy language have not been publicly stated in the announcement.