Device Toolkit Resources

This School Device Policy Resource Toolkit provides practical guidance to help schools meet the requirements of Utah law and successfully implement effective, student-centered policies. Our aim is to make policy compliance straightforward while supporting schools in creating learning environments where students can thrive—free from unnecessary digital distractions.

Inside, you’ll find a brief overview of the law and its impact, evidence on why limiting cell phone use matters, and sample policy language for easy adoption or adaptation, implementation tips, and communication resources.

• COMPLETE TOOLKIT RESOURCE: Creating Focused Classrooms: School Device Policy Resource Toolkit Document

  This document includes the following information:

  • Utah Device Policy Background - SB 178 (2025) and SB 69 (2026)

  • Policy Development & Implementation Guidance

  • Device Policy Overview, Options, and Sample Language

  • Two Full Device Policies

  • Intervention Tools & Resources

  • Evaluation & Impact Guide with Suggested Impact Measures

  • Communication Resources with Sample Messages

The following resources are included in the Toolkit Document, but are listed here for convenience:

Sample Policies

• Sample Policy Language - Full Day Focus (Bell-to-Bell) - Policy language from toolkit, not including additional information or resources. Complies with Utah state law effective July 1, 2026.

• Sample Policy Language - Structured Use (Classroom Only) - Policy language from toolkit, not including additional information or resources.

Resources for Schools

• Best Practices for School Implementation

• Sample Implementation Timeline: Timeline for implementing a new device policy

• Sample Email Communications: Parent Policy Introduction | Student Policy Introduction | Faculty & Staff Policy Introduction | Parent Notification of Student Violation

• Sample Email Invitations for Policy Advisory Committee: Parent Invitation | Student Invitation | Community Invitation

• Sample Contracts & Acknowledgements: Student Policy Contract | Parent Policy Acknowledgement

• Feedback Loop Resources: Creating a Feedback Loop | Feedback Survey Questions

• Sample Newsletter Update: Sample messaging for LEA/school newsletter about student-owned device policies

• Sample Policy Presentation Outline: Sample outline for presenting policy information to a SCC or community group

• Resource Library: List of resources including tools, research, digital literacy, parent resources, and a media tracker

Resources for Parents & Students

• School Device Policy FAQ for Parents

• School Device Policy FAQ for Students

• Parent Resource Library

General Resources

• Focused Classrooms One Pager: Information about TPP’s initiative to create focused classrooms through SB69

• Utah Code 53G-7-227: Current Utah state law requiring LEAs to have a policy on student-owned device use in school

• Washington County SD Device Policy Survey: Key findings from a multi-stakeholder perception survey highlighting generational differences and implementation challenges related to Utah’s classroom cell phone policy

Implementation Grant Resources for Utah LEAs/Schools

• Focused Classroom Grant Announcement: Information about funding available to support device policy implementation and student engagement projects

• Focused Classroom Grant Application Form: Applications due April 1, 2026

Policy to Practice Webinar: Supporting Effective Device Policies in Schools Resources

• Webinar Slides: Presentation from the devices in schools webinar on Feb 19, 2026

• Webinar Video: Recording of the devices in schools webinar

• Webinar Notes: Summary notes from the devices in schools webinar

UCET Conference Presentation Slides

• Presentation Slides: Supporting Effective Device Policies in Schools Resources presentation from the March 2026 UCET conference for educators and administrators