Texas Educators Welcome New School Cellphone Ban
The new state ban took effect on Sept. 1, and Texas’ more than 1,200 public school districts have adopted policies ranging from secure phone pouches to increased monitoring.
Texas Students Banned from Using cellphones During the School Day
Texas will join several other states across the country in banning cellphones in schools.
Texas Education Commissioner Calls for Student Cellphone Ban
Mike Morath made the recommendation as concerns rise that phones are harmful to students’ mental health and distract them from learning.
Cell Phone Bills to Increase by 24% in Texas
The rate increase will help replenish a state fund to maintain and operate cellphone networks in rural Texas.