Guidance for Personal Electronic Device Policies

Introduction

In July 2025, Governor Tina Kotek released Executive Order No. 25-09 which requires that all Oregon school districts have a policy in place that restricts the use of personal electronic devices from the start of regular instructional hours to the end of regular instructional hours. School districts are required to adopt a policy no later than October 31, 2025, with full implementation in effect no later than January 1, 2026. 

Resources

Guidance for Personal Electronic Device Policies

Fostering Student Learning, Well-Being, and Belonging: Guidance for Personal Electronic Device Policies provides important background and research to help school districts update their current policies and practices on cell phones and mobile devices in classrooms to promote student learning, well-being, and belonging.

Toolkit Hub for Implementing PED Policies in Schools

Enhancing the Learning Environment: A Toolkit Hub for Implementing PED Policies in Schools was developed to support districts in meeting the requirements of EO 25-09 with care, clarity, and collaboration. It centers student success and school community partnership. This hub offers the tools and resources to help educators, school leaders, family members, and community partners understand, implement, and sustain PED policies in ways that are developmentally appropriate and community-centered.

Personal Electronic Device Policy Overview

Executive Order 25-09 overview slide deck.

Frequently Asked Questions

(Updated 9/2/25) Personal Electronic Device Policy FAQs.

Contact us at ode.mobiledevices@ode.oregon.gov. for more details.