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Beaumont ISD to roll out Yonder phone pouches across all secondary schools
Summary
Superintendent Dr. Allen told the board the district will implement the Yonder pouch system for grades 6–12 to comply with House Bill 1481, asking parents to support the change; staff outlined training, a $30 replacement fee and a progressive discipline ladder for violations.
Beaumont ISD will start using Yonder phone pouches in all secondary schools when classes start this year, district leaders told trustees. The move is framed as the district’s response to House Bill 1481, which limits student personal‑device use on campus.
“Each student is going to receive a pouch,” Superintendent Dr. Allen said, explaining that the pouches and unlocking device will be distributed at secondary campuses and that the district has run…
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