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SWISD assistant superintendent briefs board on Texas law banning student cell-phone use during school day
Summary
Assistant Superintendent Frances Barcenez explained House Bill 1481 and its implications: HB 1481 prohibits students from using personal wireless communication devices during the school day; SWISD will adjust its cell-phone policy accordingly for 2025–26.
Assistant Superintendent Frances Barcenez told the board about House Bill 1481 during the Aug. 5 meeting and explained that the state law prohibits students from using personal wireless communication devices during the school day in Texas public schools. The minutes state: "Assistant Superintendent, Frances Barcenez, provided information on HB 1481 which prohibits students from using personal wireless communication devices during the school day in Texas public schools."
The presentation was listed under Items of Information. Minutes do not record the district’s final language for implementing HB 1481; that language will appear in district policy or the student handbook if the board approves specific implementing rules at a future meeting.
