It is important to note that the deployment of wireless computing technology in MCPS is occurring within a broader set of national educational practices in which federal and state educational policy efforts have prioritized providing students with greater access to technology as part of their everyday learning experiences. These ongoing efforts to improve student learning outcomes and provide students with the knowledge and skills to excel in college and careers demand that we incorporate greater use of mobile technology and digital content. Enabling wireless networks is the most impactful way to facilitate this transition. The wireless LAN systems in place in MCPS were specifically designed to provide greater wireless capacity and coverage to support online testing and mobile learning.
The devices that Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) uses in classrooms are fully compliant with Federal Communications Commission (FCC) guidelines. In fact, all wireless devices sold in the U.S. must go through a formal FCC approval process to ensure compliance with guidelines. Please review the information on the following website for further details: https://www.fcc.gov/guides/wireless-devices-and-health-concerns.
MCPS has made sure to review the exposure limits set by the FCC and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration and have ensured that the wireless networks in MCPS remain well below these established guidelines. MCPS will review the policy and procedures for wireless networks accordingly should new evidence about the safety of Wi-Fi be introduced.
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