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Chapel Hill ISD adopts device-restriction policy to comply with House Bill 1481

Chapel Hill Independent School District Board of Trustees · August 18, 2025
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Summary

The board approved revisions to FNCE (Local) requiring restrictions on student personal devices during the school day, secure storage options, disciplinary measures, and exceptions for students with IEPs or medical needs as required by HB 1481 (2025).

The board approved revisions to Board Policy FNCE (Local) to align with House Bill 1481 (2025). Matt Strode, Assistant Superintendent, explained the new law and said it "requires all Texas school districts to adopt a policy restricting student use of personal devices—such as cell phones, tablets, and smartwatches—during the school day." Trustees approved the revision unanimously among members present.

Strode said the policy language includes disciplinary measures, secure storage options, and explicit exceptions for students with IEPs, 504 plans, medical needs, or safety purposes. He also noted the proposed revisions follow TASB guidance to ensure district compliance with the state statute.

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