HB 1481 PROHIBITS THE USE OF PERSONAL COMMUNICATION DEVICES DURING INSTRUCTIONAL HOURS BEGINNING WITH THE 2025-2026 ACADEMIC YEAR.
Guidelines:
Devices May Not Be Used During the School Day
- Students are not allowed to use personal cell phones or communication devices during the school day, from the time the first bell rings to the last bell - including lunch, recess, and transitions.
- Devices are prohibited in all areas of campus - classrooms, cafeterias, libraries, hallways, restrooms, locker rooms, and common spaces.
- Devices must be powered off and kept out of sight, in their backpack.
Consequences for Violations:
- Ist Violation: Phone will be confiscated. Student may pick it up at the end of the day. A $15 fine will be required for return.
- 2nd Violation: Phone will be confiscated. A $15 fine will be required. A parent/guardian meeting is required in order to pick up the phone.
- Refusal to comply will be considered insubordination and will result in 1 day of In-School Suspension (ISS).
- *Disciplinary consequences will be progressive according to the ECISD student code of conduct.
Need to Contact Your Child?
Please call the front office to leave a message for your child. Students may use campus phones to communicate with parents.