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Center Point ISD

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House Bill 1481, Student Use of Personal Communication Devices

House Bill 1481

A poster announcing a Texas law, House Bill 1481, effective 2025-2026, restricting student device use in schools. Includes a pirate mascot for Center Point I.S.D., contact info, and links.

A new Texas Law, House Bill 1481, will take effect starting with the 2025 - 2026 School Year, and it brings important changes to how students can use cell phones during the day.

What the Law Says: Students may not use personal communication devices (cell Phones, tablets, smartwatches) during the instructional day (bell to Bell), and schools must adopt and enforce policies that prohibit device use during learning time.

What CPISD is Doing: Students at Center Point ISD may bring their devices to school but they must be turned off and stored away during the entire school day.

We appreciate your support in providing the best learning environment for our students. Please contact your campus principal if you have any questions.

Elementary (830-353-8146), el_campus_office@cpisd.net

Secondary (830-353-8142), ms-hs_campus_office@cpisd.net