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Board adopts new student cell‑phone policy aligned with state law HB 1481

5852627 · June 18, 2025
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Summary

Trustees adopted a revised local policy restricting student use of phones and similar devices on campus, effective day one of the next school year; the measure includes confiscation on each offense, exemptions for medical reasons and translated communications for families.

The Conroe ISD Board adopted a revised local policy limiting student possession and use of cell phones and similar telecommunications devices in K‑12 schools, consistent with state legislation referenced by trustees as House Bill 1481.

Trustee Dawson, who led the discussion, noted the board’s proposed wording would require confiscation and storage of devices on each offense and hold them in the…

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