New Caney ISD students must keep cellphones and other electronic devices silenced and put away during school hours under a new state-mandated policy .

Latest update

During NCISD's July 21 regular board meeting , trustees unanimously approved the district’s new student code of conduct , which includes a new cellphone policy that aligns with House Bill 1481 . The bill was passed by state lawmakers in June.

Under the new policy, students will be required to keep “personal communication devices”—including cellphones, text messaging devices, laptops and tablets—silent and stored in backpacks throughout the school day, according to a news release from NCISD . Students will be able to use communication devices before and after school.

HB 1481 is "meant to create phone-free learni

See Full Page