Alabama State Department of Education Policy

Use of Digital Devices During the Administration of a Secure Test

The possession of a digital device (including but not limited to cell phones, MP3 players, cameras, or other communication devices capable of capturing or relaying information) is strictly prohibited during the administration of a secure test. If a student is observed to be in possession of a digital device during the administration of a secure test, the device will be confiscated.

If a student is observed using a digital device during the administration of a secure test, testing for the student will cease, the device will be confiscated and is subject to search, the student will be dismissed from testing, and the student's test will be invalidated.