Education
BY MICHAEL CROUCHLEY
Plano ISD adopts cell phone ban for 2025-26 Plano ISD has banned the use of cell phones and other “personal communication devices” for this school year. What you need to know The new policy requires all cell phones be off and out of sight during school hours. Other devices including wireless headphones, smart watches, tablets, non-issued school laptops and smart glasses are also banned, according to a presentation from district staff. The background The new policy was adopted by PISD’s board of trustees Aug. 5 in response to Texas House Bill 1481, which was passed in June. Superintendent Theresa Williams said the district anticipates “around 140 policies to be updated as a result of the 89th legislative session.”
PISD updates library guidelines
First offense
• Student receives a warning. • Staff member reteaches expectations and instructs the student to turn off all devices and store them in their backpack or bag.
Plano ISD has adopted multiple new guidelines for school libraries as a result of legislation passed during the Texas legisla- tive session. The gist PISD’s board of trustees approved new policies to establish a school library advisory council, among other library guidelines, In response to Senate Bills 13 and 1621. Parents will now receive an email when- ever their child checks out a library book. New library materials must also obtain approval from the school board. The last change is that students will not be able to access library materials that are actively undergoing a challenge from an employee, parent or guardian or district resident.
Second offense
• The device is confiscated and secured in the front office and must be retrieved by a parent or guardian. • One day of In-School Suspension (ISS) will be assigned to the student.
Third offense
• The device is confiscated and secured in the front office and must be retrieved by a parent or guardian. • Three days of ISS will be assigned to the student. • Student will be required to check in their devices each morning and retrieve them after school for the remainder of the school year.
Fourth or subsequent offense
• The student may be placed at the District Alternative Education Program (DAEP).
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