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Texas Bans Cell Phones in Schools Starting 2025

6/22/2025

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Texas Governor Greg Abbott has taken a bold step by signing House Bill 1481, which prohibits K-12 students from using cell phones during school hours. This law, effective in the 2025-26 school year, empowers districts to create their own rules for extracurricular use and offers exemptions for some special education students, joining a growing movement seen in eight other states.

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Story summary

Texas Governor Greg Abbott has taken a bold step by signing House Bill 1481, which prohibits K-12 students from using cell phones during school hours. This law, effective in the 2025-26 school year, empowers districts to create their own rules for extracurricular use and offers exemptions for some special education students, joining a growing movement seen in eight other states.