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Board reviews proposed cell-phone restrictions tied to pending Texas law; district prepared to adopt administrative regs
Summary
Godley ISD staff briefed trustees on House Bill 1481 and the district's proposed administrative regulations for student personal-communication devices during the school day; staff reported parent support from meetings and surveys and said the rules would remain flexible for medical needs and IEPs.
District staff told trustees they have drafted administrative regulations on student cell-phone use that would align with House Bill 1481 if the governor signs it.
"It's House Bill 1481," said a district staff presenter, explaining the bill requires school boards to adopt a policy that either prohibits personal communication devices on school property or designates a method for storing them during the school day. The staff presentation said TASB (Texas Association of School Boards) will provide recommended legal text…
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