The South Carolina Department of Education has set strict regulations regarding cell phones and other electronic devices during the administration of the SC READY tests. During testing, students may not be in possession of any electronic device that can be used for communicating, recording, timing, creating image, or storing images with the exception of necessary medical devices. The following statements are directly from the section of the policy on the use of electronic communication:
“These devices include, but are not limited to, cell phones, media players, electronic readers, headphones, smart watches, stopwatches, electronic translators, handheld devices, or any electronic imaging or photographic devices.”
These devices will be turned off and placed in a separate location before testing begins. Failure to adhere to these regulations could result in disciplinary action for the student. Possible consequences of misconduct can include, but is not limited to:
"the invalidation of the test score, receiving a zero on the test, suspension or expulsion from school, an investigation by local police or SLED with possible criminal charges or other civil or legal sanctions."