With the 2025-2026 school year incoming, Denton ISD announced its districtwide device policy aimed at boosting student engagement and strengthening school culture.

The “Unplug to Connect” campaign aligns with Texas House Bill 1481, which restricts students’ use of personal communication devices during the school day.

Under the updated policy, students may bring devices such as cell phones, tablets, smartwatches, laptops and similar items to school, but they must be turned off or silenced and stored in backpacks or lockers throughout the instructional day.

“‘Unplug to Connect’ builds on the solid foundation already present in our schools—where relationships, engagement and academic focus are valued every day,” said DISD Superintendent Dr. Susannah Holbert O’Bara. “This campaign encourage

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