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NEISD trustees split over TEA demand to define "school day" as bell-to-bell under HB 1481
Summary
The board heard legal counsel's briefing on a TEA corrective action plan asking NEISD to revise its personal communication device policy so "school day" means "bell-to-bell." Trustees debated local control, parental access in emergencies, potential sanctions and seeking a delayed effective date; staff will ask TEA for an extension and report back.
Legal counsel briefed trustees on a corrective action plan from the Texas Education Agency that interprets House Bill 1481 to require school districts to define "school day" as bell-to-bell for the purpose of restricting personal communication devices. Counsel said the agencyhas the authority to issue corrective action plans and that failure to comply could prompt findings, sanctions or appointment of a conservator or board of managers. He said litigation is a…
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