Definitions

Ala. Code § 16-1B-2 — under Title 16.

Ala. Code § 16-1B-2

For the purposes of this article, the following terms have the following meanings:

(1) INSTRUCTIONAL DAY. The period of time during which a public elementary or secondary school is open and in session for purpose of meeting the minimum number of instructional days or hours pursuant to Section 16-13-231. The term also includes class transitions, lunch, non-instructional times, and any other time specified in a wireless communication device policy.

(2) WIRELESS COMMUNICATION DEVICE. A cellular telephone, tablet computer, laptop computer, pager, gaming device, or any other portable electronic device identified in a wireless communication device policy which has the capability of exchanging voice, messaging, or other data communication with another electronic device.

(3) WIRELESS COMMUNICATION DEVICE POLICY. A written policy adopted by a local board of education to implement this article.

History: (Act 2025-386, §2.)