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Board adopts local policy restricting students' personal devices during school hours under HB 1481
Summary
Leon ISD trustees adopted Policy FNCE (LOCAL), aligning with HB 1481, to restrict students' use of personal communication devices during school hours for 2025–2026. The minutes record adoption but not implementation specifics.
Trustee James Carlisle moved to adopt Policy FNCE (LOCAL), as presented by TASB, relating to HB 1481 and restricting personal communication device use during school hours; Trustee Michelle King seconded and the motion passed 6–0 with Trustee Bryan Rohrer absent.
The minutes state: "James Carlisle made the motion to adopt Policy FNCE (LOCAL) as presented by TASB, relating to HB 1481, regarding students no longer being able to use personal communication devices during school hours. Michelle King second the motion. Motion passed 6-0." The minutes do not include the policy text or details about permitted device uses or disciplinary steps.
The adoption directs district administrators to implement the policy for the upcoming school year and to provide any necessary guidance to staff, students and families.
