A policy prohibiting students from using personal communication devices during the school day will be implemented in the new school year, Brownsville ISD.

The policy comes after Texas lawmakers approved House Bill 1481.

According to the Brownsville ISD, all personal communication devices must be turned off and stored out of sight during the school day. This includes cell phones, smartwatches, tablets and gaming devices.

Parents or guardians needing to contact their child during the school day must call the campus front office. Parents are also encouraged to update their contact and emergency information with the front office.

“Disconnect to reconnect. When students power down their devices, they power up their connections with teachers, classmates, and their love of learning,” the dist

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