Facing investigation from the state, North East Independent School District is holding firm on a cellphone policy it implemented after state lawmakers passed a ban on students using “communication devices” during the school day.

Taking effect in June, school districts were given until Sept. 18 to implement their own policies to comply with House Bill 1481 , which passed during the 89th Legislative Session.

While most Texas school districts use systems banning students from accessing their personal devices during the entire school day, North East’s policy, adopted Aug. 7, is less strict.

North East students are not allowed to access their phones during “instructional time,” which the district defined as class periods. Students can use their phones during passing periods and lunch.

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