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Phones banned all school day
What happened
The 2026-27 student handbook, following state law, bans students from using phones, tablets and smartwatches on school property during the school day. Confiscated devices are returned to a parent after one school day for a first offense, five days for a second and ten days for a third.
Why it matters to families
Students cannot use their phones at all during the school day, and parents must pick up any device that is taken.
The evidence
Handbook: 'the district prohibits the use of a personal communication device (such as cell phones, tablets, and smartwatches) while on school property during the school day,' followed by the 1st, 2nd and 3rd offense pickup rules.
The source
2026-27 Hartley ISD Student HandbookSee the full record for Hartley ISD.
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