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Board reviews first reading of state'mandated cell phone policy after Texas law change

5867658 · August 7, 2025
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Summary

Trustees reviewed a proposed district policy to implement Texas Education Code 37.082 restricting student use of personal communication devices; the item was presented as a first read and will return for board approval.

Trustees heard a detailed presentation and discussion of how Southwest ISD will implement Texas Education Code 37.082, the recently changed state law that restricts student use of personal communication devices during the school day. Staff emphasized the presentation was to explain the statute and the district's intended approach; the policy itself (FNCE local) will return to the board for approval at a later meeting. "This is not a Southwest ISD policy. This is a Texas Education Code…

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