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Willis ISD updates student handbook and policies to comply with new Texas laws on cell phones, library materials and parental rights
Summary
Trustees approved changes to the student handbook and several board policies to implement state law this school year: a strict 'off and away' personal device rule, new procedures for attendance exemptions, parental consent and notification rules tied to SB12 and SB13, and a revised library materials review process.
Willis ISD trustees on Aug. 20 approved handbook and policy revisions aligning district practice with recent Texas legislation, including rules on personal communication devices, attendance exemptions, library material review, and parental rights and consent.
The board updated its phone policy to adopt an "off and away" approach consistent with state law. Under the policy, personal communication devices must be powered off and stored away during the school day — including during breakfast, lunch and passing periods — unless the student has an approved exception such as a documented medical accommodation or 504/IEP requirement. The procedure specifies a tiered…
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