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Fabens ISD adopts student device ban aligned with Texas HB1481
Summary
The board adopted a district policy implementing House Bill 1481 that prohibits non‑instructional communication devices during the school day; exceptions for IEP/504/medical needs, a staged confiscation process and small fines were part of the adopted local procedures.
After showing a student‑produced video explaining the new state requirement, Fabens ISD administration presented the district’s implementation plan for House Bill 1481 and the board voted to adopt the policy language presented.
Doctor Segovia and district staff explained that under the new law students must keep non‑instructional communication devices (phones,…
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