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HB 515 mandates that Texas school districts adopt policies prohibiting students from using personal electronic devices during the school day. The policy requires students to store their devices in lockable containers provided by the school, accessible only after school hours. Exceptions include contacting parents via school phones or using devices for documented medical needs. The Texas Education Agency (TEA) must collect and report data on the policy's effectiveness through 2030, focusing on student behavior, mental health, and disciplinary incidents. The bill applies beginning with the 2025-2026 school year.
Co-Author (70)
Daniel Alders
Jeffrey Barry
Cecil Bell, Jr.
Keith Bell
Greg Bonnen
John Bryant
Ben Bumgarner
Briscoe Cain
Sheryl Cole
David Cook
Tom Craddick
Pat Curry
Aicha Davis
Mano DeAyala
Mark Dorazio
Paul Dyson
James Frank
Josey Garcia
Gary Gates
Barbara Gervin-Hawkins
Mary Gonzalez
Ryan Guillen
Richard Hayes
Janis Holt
Andy Hopper
Lacey Hull
Carrie Isaac
Jolanda Jones
Venton Jones
Helen Kerwin
Stan Kitzman
Suleman Lalani
Jeff Leach
Terri Leo-Wilson
Mitch Little
Janie Lopez
A.J. Louderback
David Lowe
J. M. Lozano
Shelley Luther
Christian Manuel
Trey Martinez Fischer
Don McLaughlin
John McQueeney
William Metcalf
Brent Money
Joseph Moody
Penny Morales Shaw
Eddie Morales
Mike Olcott
Tom Oliverson
Angelia Orr
Dennis Paul
Katrina Pierson
Richard Raymond
Keresa Richardson
Ana-Maria Ramos
Nate Schatzline
Michael Schofield
Alan Schoolcraft
Joanne Shofner
Lauren Simmons
Shelby Slawson
David Spiller
Tony Tinderholt
Steve Toth
Cody Vasut
Denise Villalobos
Wesley Virdell
Trey Wharton