Denver Public Schools is set to vote June 8 on a device policy
Denver Public Schools is expected to vote June 8 on a school-day communication-device policy before Colorado’s July 1 deadline, with exemptions in focus.
Denver Public Schools is expected to vote June 8 on a districtwide communication-device policy that would restrict student use of cell phones, smart watches and similar devices during school hours. The vote comes as Colorado’s July 1 deadline for district policies approaches.
The district has said the rule is meant to be bell-to-bell, but not a total ban in every situation. If approved, it would go into effect July 1 and be in place for the 2026-27 school year.
Exceptions are expected for medical needs and accommodations tied to individualized plans, including IEPs and 504 plans. That is one of the biggest questions for families, especially parents of students who use devices for health monitoring or other documented support needs.
What is still not settled is how schools will enforce the rule, where students will keep devices during the day, and how compliance will work from campus to campus. Denver7 reported that DPS is still working through those details.
For Denver families, the June 8 board meeting is the key date to watch. Even if the board approves the policy, the district will still need to spell out the practical details before school starts.
