Abbott touts classroom cell phone ban, expanded online protections - Washington Examiner

Abbott touts classroom cell phone ban, expanded online protections - Washington Examiner

(The Center Square) – Texas Gov. Greg Abbott ceremonially signed two bills into law coauthored by freshman state Rep. Caroline Fairly, R-Amarillo, designed to expand protections for children and improve education outcomes in public schools. The laws prohibit personal communication devices in classrooms, including cell phones, smart watches, tablets and other devices, putting “parents in charge of apps on their child’s phone. Kids should be learn…

Houston and Friendswood ISDs Unveil Plans for Statewide Classroom Cellphone Ban » ¡Que Onda Magazine!

New School Year, New Rules As the new school year begins in August, Texas students face a major change: a statewide classroom cellphone ban under House Bill 1481. The law, passed earlier this year, prohibits public and charter school students from using phones, smart watches, headphones, and similar devices throughout the school day, including during […] La entrada Houston and Friendswood ISDs Unveil Plans for Statewide Classroom Cellphone Ban s…