CFISD updates student code of conduct to reflect 89th Legislature; districts set phone ban from entry to dismissal

The Cypress‑Fairbanks Independent School District on Wednesday presented an updated student code of conduct that incorporates changes required by the 89th Texas Legislature, including House Bill 6 and House Bill 1481, and district choices for implementing new statewide options.

Why it matters: The statutory changes and CFISD's policy choices alter when and how students may be removed from class, how long in‑school assignments can run, consequences for e‑cigarette offenses, and the district's approach to personal communication devices; those changes affect classroom management, special‑education procedures and campus safety practices.

What changed under House Bill 6: Dr. Ogunmike, who walked trustees through the document, said the district updated its code in several areas required or modified by state law. Key changes described during the presentation included: - In‑school suspension (DMC): the previous 3‑day cap was removed. Assignments longer than 10 days now require a progress review. - Out‑of‑school suspension for students below grade 3 and…