Can schools rent graphing calculators, rather than ask students for a deposit?
Response: No. Schools may loan but not rent graphing calculators to students who cannot purchase their own graphing calculators. Schools may collect a refundable deposit up to 50 percent of the calculator’s cost for a loaned graphing calculator. The deposit will be returned to the student if the calculator is returned in proper working condition. If the student loses or damages the loaned calculator, the student will be assigned a financial obligation for the remaining amount. As an alternative, schools may loan the calculator without collecting a deposit and assess an obligation for the cost of the calculator if the calculator is lost or damaged. Graphing calculators are considered necessary for the student to demonstrate mastery of the mathematics curriculum, beginning with Algebra 1. Students should be encouraged to buy their own graphing calculators to use during Algebra 1 and subsequent mathematics courses.
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