All Texas Public Schools must implement a strict "No Cell Phone Policy" during school hours, as mandated by House Bill 1481, beginning August 4, 2025. Please see information below.
All Texas Public Schools will implement a strict “No Cell Phone Policy” during school hours, as mandated by House Bill 1481, beginning August 4, 2025.
WHAT’S CHANGING?
- All cell phones, smart watches, tablets, headphones, & earbuds are prohibited during the entire school day- including lunch & passing periods
- Devices must be stored away in backpacks, lockers or locked pouches
- No exceptions for instructional use
- Exceptions only for:
- Approved medical needs (plan with School Nurse & Principal)
- Special Education needs (IEP/504)
DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS
1st OFFENSE- Device confiscated, picked up by student after school
2nd OFFENSE- Device confiscated, lunch detention assigned, parent notified, picked up by student after school
3rd OFFENSE- Device confiscated, 1 day After School Detention assigned, parent notified, parent must pick up device after school
4th OFFENSE- Device confiscated, 1 day ISS assigned, parent notified, In-person parent conference required, parent must pick-up device after school
5th OFFENSE- Device confiscated, Automatic DAEP placement, Parent Conference, parent must pick-up device after school
CONTINUED OFFENSES- Automatic 30 + day DAEP placement
Together we can create a distraction-free learning environment!
