Annual Distraction-Free Schools Policy Enforcement Report
As part of New York State's 2025 "bell-to-bell" mandate prohibiting student use of non-school-issued internet-enabled devices (including smartphones, smartwatches and tablets) during instructional days, all school districts and BOCES are required to publish an annual report summarizing policy enforcement of the statewide ban. The following report provides a transparent, data-driven overview of North Rockland Central School District policy enforcement across our schools, evaluates potential demographic disparities and outlines corrective measures where necessary.
NRCSD Policy 5695: Students and Personal Electronic Devices
Enforcement Summary
Disciplinary actions by number
| Measure | Number |
|---|---|
| Total Student Enrollment 2025-26 | 0 |
| Students Receiving at Least One Violation | 0 |
| Total Violations Recorded | 0 |
| Verbal Warnings | 0 |
| Device Confiscations | 0 |
| Parent Notifications | 0 |
| Detentions | 0 |
| Other Disciplinary Actions | 0 |
Demographic Analysis
Provide non-identifiable demographic information regarding students who faced disciplinary action for noncompliance with the policy.
Disciplinary Action by demographic groups
| Demographic Group | Total Enrollment | Students Disciplined # | Students Disciplined % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 0 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Male | 0 | 0 | 0.0% |
| White | 0 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Black/African American | 0 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Hispanic/Latino | 0 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 0 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other | 0 | 0 | 0.0% |
Findings and Interpretation
Describe trends observed in the data, identify any disparities, discuss possible contributing factors, and explain how the district/BOCES will continue monitoring enforcement practices.
The number of students disciplined for non-compliance with the policy is low and not statistically significant.
Rockland BOCES will continue to monitor enforcement policies in accordance with our Board policy to ensure a safe, distraction-free learning environment, and will adjust practices as needed.
Statistical Significance Determination
Was a statistically significant disparate impact identified?
No
Mitigation Action Plan
N/A