New Texas School Laws: Cell Phone Bans, Ten Commandments, DEI Prohibitions
WFAASeptember 7, 20251 min10,281 views
3 connections·5 entities in this video→Back-to-School Changes in Texas Classrooms
- 📱 A new state law mandates a complete cell phone ban in classrooms, with enforcement varying by campus.
- 📜 The state is also requiring Ten Commandments displays in every classroom, a measure facing legal challenges from the ACLU.
Impact on School Programs and Resources
- 🚫 DEI programs in K-12 public schools are now prohibited, impacting school-sponsored LGBTQ+ student groups.
- 📚 Parental and school board control over library materials is set to increase.
Accountability and State Takeover Threats
- 📊 School districts will receive new accountability ratings from the Texas Education Agency.
- ⚠️ Large, low-performing districts, such as Fort Worth ISD, face the possibility of a state takeover.
- 🔍 The Texas Education Agency plans on-site visits to affected districts once school begins.
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