Texas School Districts Implement New Cell Phone Ban Under House Bill 1481

New Texas Law on Student Cell Phone Use

• 📱 A new Texas law, House Bill 1481, prohibits K-12 students from using personal communication devices during the school day in public schools.
• 🎯 School districts are required to develop and enforce policies that go beyond just cell phones, impacting various personal electronic devices.

Lamar CISD Cell Phone Policy

• 📵 Lamar CISD's policy prohibits the use of cell phones, two-way radios, smartwatches, smart glasses, headphones, and AirPods.
• ✋ Students violating the policy will have their devices confiscated, requiring a parent or guardian to retrieve them.
• ⚠️ A fifth violation of Lamar CISD's policy could result in the student being sent to an alternative learning center.

Cy-Fair ISD Cell Phone Policy

• 🚫 Cy-Fair ISD is also banning similar items including cell phones, iPads, and smartwatches, requiring all devices to be turned off and stored in a student's personal bag or backpack.
• 🩺 Exceptions to Cy-Fair ISD's rules allow device usage for medical reasons or for district-provided educational devices like tablets.
• 🏫 Parents in Cy-Fair ISD should check with their individual schools regarding specific disciplinary consequences for violations.