{"id":673,"date":"2024-10-15T16:46:50","date_gmt":"2024-10-15T23:46:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/citystuff.com\/los-angeles\/?p=673"},"modified":"2024-10-15T16:46:50","modified_gmt":"2024-10-15T23:46:50","slug":"digital-hall-pass","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/citystuff.com\/los-angeles\/digital-hall-pass\/","title":{"rendered":"Digital Hall Pass"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Digital Hall Pass Implemented at Orange County High School<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>New Policy Requires Students to Scan QR Code to Use Bathroom<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>An Orange County high school has introduced a digital hall pass policy, requiring students to scan a QR code to use the bathroom. The policy has sparked a stir among students, with some advocating for its removal.<\/p>\n<p><strong>How the System Works<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The new policy requires students to download an app and scan a QR code, which is now posted in most classrooms at Edison High School. When students need to use the bathroom, they must scan the code, which gives them a 5-minute time frame to return. If they fail to scan the code upon their return, they will be considered absent.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Student Reaction<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Students are not enthusiastic about the new policy, feeling it is an invasion of their privacy. &quot;The kid feels kind of bad. I have to scan a QR code. I have a limited amount of time,&quot; said Jack Brown, a student at Edison High. Derek Bailey, another student, shared similar sentiments: &quot;Basically we have to scan our phones, and we have like 5 minutes to come back. And you can&#8217;t bring your phone to the bathroom.&quot;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Petition to Remove QR Codes<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A petition has been launched by a group of students, with over 450 signatures, to remove the QR codes. The group claims that the policy &quot;goes against the government&#8217;s duty to protect the health and safety of students.&quot;<\/p>\n<p><strong>School Response<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Edison High School and the Huntington Beach Union High School District have not responded to a request for comment.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The implementation of the digital hall pass policy at Edison High School has raised concerns among students and sparked a petition to remove the QR codes. While the school&#8217;s intention to ensure student safety in case of an emergency is understandable, the impact on students&#8217; privacy and autonomy cannot be ignored.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Frequently Asked Questions<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Q: How does the digital hall pass system work?<\/strong><br \/>\nA: Students download an app and scan a QR code, giving them a 5-minute time frame to use the bathroom.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Q: What happens if students fail to scan the code upon their return?<\/strong><br \/>\nA: Students will be considered absent.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Q: Why was the policy implemented?<\/strong><br \/>\nA: The school wants to ensure student safety in case of an emergency.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Q: Has the school responded to concerns about the policy?<\/strong><br \/>\nA: No, Edison High School and the Huntington Beach Union High School District have not commented on the issue.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Digital Hall Pass Implemented at Orange County High School New Policy Requires Students to Scan QR Code to Use Bathroom An Orange County high school has introduced a digital hall pass policy, requiring students to scan a QR code to use the bathroom. 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