Board considers new state-mandated cellphone rule; Northside outlines implementation, exceptions and reporting
Aug 13, 2025
Trustees reviewed a revised district policy to comply with House Bill 1481 restricting student use of telecommunication devices during the school day. Administration recommended requiring students to power off and secure devices during school hours, with limited exceptions and graduated consequences tied to the code of conduct.
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Northside ISD trustees on Aug. 12 reviewed a revised policy to comply with House Bill 1481 (state law) that restricts student use of telecommunication devices during the school day. Administrators presented implementation guidance, exceptions, and plans for communications and reporting as they move to incorporate the rule into campus handbooks and administrative regulations.
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