Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
La Porte ISD board adopts bell‑to‑bell cellphone ban to comply with state law
Summary
The La Porte ISD Board of Trustees unanimously approved updates to policy FNCE (local) to implement House Bill 1481, prohibiting students’ personal communication devices during the instructional day except for documented medical or safety exceptions.
The La Porte Independent School District Board of Trustees voted unanimously to adopt updates to policy FNCE (local) that align district practice with Texas House Bill 1481, prohibiting student use of personal communication devices during the instructional day.
District presenter (Speaker 3) told trustees the district’s interpretation is “Away for the day, no cell from bell to bell,” covering cell phones, smart watches, earbuds and similar devices, with limited exceptions for documented medical and safety needs. Speaker 3 said the district has consulted legal counsel and developed a communications plan and frequently asked‑questions materials to…
Already have an account? Log in
Subscribe to keep reading
Unlock the rest of this article — and every article on Citizen Portal.
- Unlimited articles
- AI-powered breakdowns of topics, speakers, decisions, and budgets
- Instant alerts when your location has a new meeting
- Follow topics and more locations
- 1,000 AI Insights / month, plus AI Chat
