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EPISD adopts state‑required cell‑phone policy; students and trustees press for flexibility
Summary
Trustees approved revisions to board policy FNCE local to implement the 2025 state cell‑phone law (TEA model/TxEd Code §37.082). Administration said the policy covers 'bell‑to‑bell' school day and allows supervised exemptions (IEP/504, UIL); students and parents requested flexibility for lunch, activities and emergency contact.
The El Paso Independent School District board voted unanimously Aug. 19 to adopt proposed revisions to board policy FNCE local to implement the new state restrictions on personal communication devices in schools.
Assistant Superintendent Mark Bossey explained the policy follows the TEA model and interprets the statute so that the 'school day' extends bell to bell — including transitions and lunchtime — at campus level. He outlined supervised exceptions and safe‑space…
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