KTOY

New Law Restricts Student Cell Phone Use in Schools

Monday, June 30, 2025 at 5:30 AM

A new Texas law will limit student cell phone use starting in the 2025-2026 school year.

A new Texas law will limit student cell phone use starting in the 2025-2026 school year. Under House Bill 1481, students won’t be allowed to use phones, smartwatches, tablets, or similar devices inside school buildings during instructional hours.

The law requires all schools to adopt and enforce policies to comply. Texarkana-area schools are currently reviewing their rules and will share more details before the school year begins.

Parents are encouraged to start talking with their children now to help ease the transition and support a more focused learning environment.

More from Local News

Teen Killed in Late Night Accident

A 19-year-old Texarkana woman was killed in a rollover crash on the night of December 9th on Interstate 49.
Texarkana Man Arrested in Assault of 9-Year Old

A Texarkana man is in jail, accused of assaulting a 9-year-old girl during an argument last year.
Law Enforcement Backs Crisp for Bowie County DA

More than 130 local law enforcement officers are endorsing Republican Kelley Crisp for Bowie County Criminal District Attorney.
Former TISD Coach Accused of Soliciting Minor Online

A former Texarkana Texas Independent School District coach Tevailance Ramone Lashawn Hunt, 26, has been charged with online solicitation of a 16-year-old girl and is currently free on a $100,000 bond, according to court records filed Wednesday.
Texarkana Students are Helping Spread Warmth this Holiday Season

The nonprofit Just Love and Kindness partnered with student councils from several area school districts to assemble more than 150 hygiene bags for the homeless community.

New Law Restricts Student Cell Phone Use in Schools

Share

More from Local News