FNCE (LOCAL) A student shall not use a personal communication device on school property during the school day. While on school property, the student shall store any personal communication device in accordance with administrative regulations. 

A student who violates this policy or any regulations shall be subject to discipline in accordance with the Board-adopted Student Code of Conduct.

A new state law, House Bill 1481, mandates Texas school districts implement a comprehensive ban on personal communication devices during the instructional school day. This legislation is intended to reduce classroom distractions, protect student privacy, and encourage a stronger focus on learning.

School security experts say phones can make children less safe in crisis situations for the following reasons:

• Student use of cell phones during an unfolding emergency can distract their attention from
  safety and emergency response directions being given by school staff
• Cell phone use by students can hamper rumor control and, in doing so, disrupt and delay
  effective public safety personnel response
• Cell phone use by students can impede public safety response by accelerating parental and
  community arrival at the scene of an emergency during times when officials may be
  attempting to evacuate students to another site
• Victims and worried family members trying to get through can jam communications,
  interfering with first responders

If the student needs to contact their parent or guardian during the school day, a phone will be available in the main office.

A school shall require documentation from a licensed medical professional to support an exemption such as diabetes or seizure monitoring. This exception is specific to the need only and still prohibits cell phone use for any other purposes. Please contact your child’s campus Student Services Specialist if you have further questions.

The school will provide alternative devices and tools for educational purposes, ensuring that the cell phone policy does not hinder learning. All district issued devices are compatible with standard 3.5mm jack headphone.

Parents can contact the school office in case of emergencies or urgent matters. The school will ensure that messages are delivered to students promptly.

No, the policy prohibits cell phone use throughout the entire school day, including lunch and transition times between classes.

It is extremely rare for a cell phone to be required for an IEP/504 plan. But if the situation did arise, documentation is required and the exception is specific to the need only and still prohibits cell phone use for any other purposes.