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District drafting rules to enforce state cell phone ban
What happened
On April 16, 2026, the board discussed new state requirements on student cell phone bans and directed administration to draft an enforcement policy.
Why it matters to families
Students' phone access during the school day is likely to become more restricted. The policy text has not been posted yet.
The evidence
The April 16, 2026 minutes, under Legislative Updates, record the discussion and the direction to draft an enforcement policy.
The source
Board of Education minutes, April 16, 2026See the full record for St. Francis USD 297.
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