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		clnq on Sept 2, 2023 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Ask HN: What is your policy regarding smartphones ... I went to school in Central Europe and it was partially pre-cellphone times, so please excuse my ignorance. These days we have a lot of medical apps from calorie counters to continuous blood glucose monitor apps for diabetics, which prevent a lot of deaths. What is the take on kids that need a phone for these things at school in the US?

rootusrootus on Sept 2, 2023 [–]

Most public school rules have clearly identified exceptions and guidelines for how to apply them. Someone who has a medical need will be allowed the devices they need. It's a fairly small fraction of students that require accommodation.

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