Miami-Dade County Public Schools
2021-2022 Agreement for
Student Use of Mobile Device Computer
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This Agreement is made by and between The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida (Miami-
Dade County Public Schools, hereinafter “M-DCPS”) and the student (“Student”) and parent/guardian
(“Parent”) named in the upper left corner of this Agreement and takes effect on the date of signature.
For the purposes of this Agreement, the term “mobile device” or “mobile device computer” shall refer
to the mobile device make and model listed above along with all accompanying peripherals (e.g.,
power cord, battery, mouse, etc.) received with the mobile device computer or as may from time to
time be provided for the Student’s use under this Agreement.
Purpose of Agreement. M-DCPS is pleased to make available a mobile device computer for the
Student’s use in connection with his/her studies in Miami Dade County Public Schools. The Student’s
permission to use the mobile device is strictly subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement.
M-DCPS and the Student and Parent agree as follows:
1. Term of Use of the Mobile Device. The Student shall be granted use of the mobile device
computer while enrolled in Miami Dade County Public Schools, but no later than the end of current
school year. M-DCPS reserves the right to terminate the Agreement at any time and for any
reason upon giving thirty (30) days’ notice to the Parent or Student. The use of the mobile device
shall be governed by the School Board Policy 7540.03 - Student Responsible Use of Technology,
Social Media, and District Network Systems (http://www.neola.com/miamidade-fl/). The mobile
device is being issued to the student solely for educational use and any use that is deemed
inconsistent with this purpose as determined by school administrators or by M-DCPS personnel,
or that is in violation of School Board policies, State or Federal law, or that is prohibited by Chapter
815 of the Florida Statutes will be considered a material breach of this Agreement, requiring that
the mobile device be returned immediately to M-DCPS. Parties shall not create or confer any rights
or obligations in or upon any third person or entity. M-DCPS expressly disclaims all warranties not
stated herein.
2. Return of Mobile Device to M-DCPS. Student’s right to use the mobile device will terminate and
Student and Parent must return the mobile device to M-DCPS upon the occurrence of any of the
following events:
a. Student’s use of the mobile device expires at the end of the current school year;
b. Student ceases to be enrolled in Miami Dade County Public Schools;
c. M-DCPS provides Student with notice that the mobile device must be returned;
d. Student is found to have violated School Board policies, State or Federal law as provided
in Section 1 above; or
e. Student fails to perform any of his/her obligations under this Agreement.
If mobile device is not returned, Student and Parent shall be liable to M-DCPS immediately upon
demand for the payment of the full replacement value of the mobile device. M-DCPS, may exercise
options as outlined in Florida State Statute for non-collection of instructional materials including,
but not limited to, suspension of Student from participation in extracurricular activities or
satisfaction of the debt by Student through community service activities.
3. Loss or Misuse of Data/Information on Devices. Protection and backup of data on the mobile
device is the Parent and Student's sole responsibility. M-DCPS shall not be liable for loss data. If
a device has to be restored due to a malfunction or repair, data stored on the device could be lost.
At any time during the term of this Agreement and upon return of the mobile device.
4. Alterations and Attachments. Student and Parent may not make any alterations in or add
attachments, hardware, or software to the mobile device computer absent express permission
from M-DCPS, which permission is at the sole option of M-DCPS.
5. Notification of Loss, Damage, or Malfunctioning. Student and Parent agree to immediately
notify the designate school site personnel upon the occurrence of any loss to, damage to, or
malfunctioning of any part of the mobile device for any reason. If device is stolen outside of school
