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New state laws prompt Goose Creek CISD to propose updated student code of conduct and cell-phone restrictions
Summary
District staff outlined changes required by House Bill 6 (discipline), House Bill 1481 (personal communication devices) and discussed how the district will implement DAEP/ISS consequences, medical and IEP exemptions, and procedures for school-issued devices and college dual-enrollment access.
GOOSE CREEK CISD staff told trustees they will bring an updated student code of conduct to the board for adoption in August to comply with recent state legislation that tightens discipline rules and imposes a districtwide prohibition on student use of personal communication devices during the instructional day.
Miss Smith, who presented the overview, summarized changes tied to House Bill 6 and House Bill 1481 and flagged a Senate Bill 3 discussion in the special session related to THC exemptions for 21-and-over adults. She told the board the district will recommend a policy that requires students to keep personal communication devices (cellphones, tablets, smartwatches and similar devices) stored during the instructional day — likely in backpacks — rather than buying separate storage pouches for every student.
Why it matters: The new state requirements mean Goose Creek CISD must adopt, implement and enforce a written policy prohibiting students from using personal communication devices on school property…
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