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McKinney ISD officials ban cellphone use
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for students who violate the cellphone ban. “We want our kids to focus on academics, such as math, science and reading, and the reality is, these phones are a distraction,” bill author Rep. Caroline Fairly, R-Amarillo, said in March. MISD officials support students accessing their devices in the event of an emergency. Students with documented health needs that require a device can also coordinate with the campus nurse to make arrangements to allow student device usage. Devices issued by the district such as laptops and tablets will still be able to be used for instructional purposes.
McKinney ISD students will not be allowed to use their cellphones and other communication devices during the school day once a new state mandate goes into effect. Personal devices including cellphones must be turned off and stored in backpacks when the school day begins, according to a district news release. Gov. Greg Abbott signed House Bill 1481 into law on June 20, giving school districts 90 days to adopt new electronic device policies that restrict students from using personal communication devices during school hours, including disciplinary measures
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Prohibited devices
Earbuds and earphones
Smartphones
Laptops and tablets
Smartwatches
Portable gaming devices
Smart eyeglasses
NOTE: THIS LIST IS NOT COMPREHENSIVE.
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handbook. Confiscated devices will be held in a secure location in the school’s front office, and will be returned to the student or picked up by a parent or guardian. Parents and students can find additional information
The policy went into effect Aug. 12, the district’s first day of school for the 2025-26 school year, and the district’s student handbook has been updated to reflect that the Bring Your Own Device policy is no longer in place. Details on disciplinary procedures for violations of the policy have also been added to the student
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about the policy and its implementation on the district’s website, www.mckinneyisd.net.
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