Personal Mobile Device and Social Media Use in Schools procedure and information documents

To help foster a focused and safe learning environment, the Government of Alberta introduced new standards in June of 2024 that limit the use of personal mobile devices and social media in schools. The order will take effect on Sept. 1, 2024, and school divisions are expected to have policies, procedures or processes that align with the order by Jan. 1, 2025 at the latest.
The Ministerial Order was the result of feedback the government received regarding the use of cellphones in schools. The survey received 68,000 responses, with the overwhelming majority of responses indicating concerns with cellphone use in schools. These province-wide survey results are consistent with the feedback Lethbridge School Division received from stakeholders regarding concerns with cellphone use in schools.
The Ministerial Order, Division administrative procedure and school protocols aim to enhance student learning and well-being by reducing distractions and promoting a healthier school environment.
To view the procedure, please click on the following link: PROCEDURE.
An information document, which includes a frequently asked question section, can be found here: FAQs.
For a one-page summary of how the personal mobile device and social media in schools procedure will impact students at the elementary, middle and high school levels, click here: SUMMARY.